Jan 23 Watch Congo’s Future A background report on the assassination of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Laurent Kabila. Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch Hopes and Fears for the New Bush Administration Amity Schlaes, of the Financial Times, Michael Eric Dyson of DePaul University, Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review, and Ruy Texeria of the Century Foundation discuss their hopes and fears for the new Bush administration. Continue watching
Jan 22 Watch Order Reversals Two members of Congress discuss President Bush's plan to reverse and suspend executive orders from the Clinton administration. Continue watching
Jan 20 Maya Angelou’s “On the Pulse of the Morning” By PBS News Hour Arkansas-native and poet Maya Angelou read her poem entitled "The Rock Cries Out To Us Today" at the 1993 inauguration of Bill Clinton. Continue reading
Jan 20 Poetry by Robert Frost By PBS News Hour In 1961, poet Robert Frost read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of John Kennedy. Continue reading
Jan 20 Inaugural History By Admin, PBS News Hour Deeply rooted in tradition, the presidential inauguration marks a new beginning for both the United States and its brand new president. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch President George W. Bush’s Inaugural Address The following is the full text of President George W. Bush's Inaugural Address. Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch Inaugural Thoughts The NewsHour's panel of historians and political analysts Mark Shields and Paul Gigot sum up their feelings after the ceremony to inaugurate President George W. Bush. Continue watching
Jan 19 Ray Statement on Independent Counsel Agreement The following is the full text of Independent Counsel Robert Ray's statement on the Clinton plea agreement. Continue reading
Jan 19 Clinton Statement on Independent Counsel Agreement The following is the full text of President Clinton's statement regarding his agreement with Independent Counsel Robert Ray, bringing Ray's investigation to a close. Continue reading