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Nation Jan 16

New book ‘Myth America’ examines misinformation in U.S. history

By Geoff Bennett, Cybele Mayes-Osterman

Arts Nov 06

History
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How a historic Nashville hotel played a key role in women’s suffrage

Nashville, Tennessee has a historic connection to the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. Special correspondent Cat Wise visited the Hermitage Hotel, built in 1910 just steps from the state Capitol, where a hard-fought battle…

By Cat Wise, Claire Mufson

Health Apr 21

Mark Twain
Mark Twain’s weird but perfect ending

The night Twain was born, there was a brilliant view of Halley's Comet flying right over his hometown.

By Dr. Howard Markel

Politics Feb 21

watergate
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Revisiting the Watergate scandal with an ‘enormous number’ of new revelations

It will be 50 years this summer since Watergate, when five burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters and set off a series of investigations that led to the resignation of then-President Nixon. A new book looks at how…

Arts Feb 16

goodwar
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Challenging a romanticized view of the WWII era: ‘The myth always seems to win out’

How do we remember our heroes and our nation’s greatest victories? And what lessons do we learn from history? A provocative recent book examines the story of what’s become known as “the Greatest Generation” and its impact on America’s wars…

By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet

Oct 27

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Philadelphia’s ‘Liberty’ exhibit spotlights role of people of color in American Revolution

By John Yang, Alison Thoet

A new Philadelphia exhibit, “Liberty,” seeks to tell a more inclusive story of the American revolution by introducing visitors to people critical to building the nation — yet whose names they’ve likely never heard. John Yang visited as part of…

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Oct 22

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Journalist Terence Smith reflects on decades of reporting on American presidents, wars

On our bookshelf tonight, NewsHour's old friend and former longtime media correspondent Terence Smith's memoir: "Four Wars, Five Presidents: A Reporter's Journey from Jerusalem to Saigon to the White House." Smith spoke with Judy Woodruff about the book.

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Oct 19

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Roger Dangel’s replica Oval Office holds historical artifacts that transcend time

By Maya Trabulsi, KPBS

For many Americans during the pandemic, the home office has seen a lot of activity. But, as Maya Trabulsi of station KPBS reports, one San Diego man dedicated his home's workspace to his passion: American history. It's part of our…

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Mar 20

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Actress Margaret Cho on why racism is a ‘deep well of shame’ for some Asian Americans

By PBS NewsHour

For more on the history of and recent rise in anti-Asian American racism and hate crimes, Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy & Grammy-nominated comedian and actress Margaret Cho joins Hari Sreenivasan. She speaks about her own family’s experience with racism in…

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Feb 25

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Looking back in history to help inform and improve future race relations

By Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Rachel Wellford

Daily reports of disturbing racial incidents and what appear to be deepening racial divisions within the country leave many looking for answers. Special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault recently spoke with Dr. Ronald Crutcher, a classical musician and president of the University…

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