Sep 19 Watch Greenspan’s Book Explores U.S. Economy, His Time as Fed Chairman In the second of a two-part conversation, Jim Lehrer talks with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan about the impact of the Federal Reserve and his recently published book, "The Age of Turbulence."… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch Experts Analyze Bush’s Refusal to Release Subpoenaed Documents The White House invoked executive privilege Thursday when it refused to release documents relating to the firing of nine federal prosecutors. The NewsHour talks with two former government officials, Doug Kmiec and Bruce Fein, about the controversy. Continue watching
May 21 Watch Historian Discusses Book on President Nixon, Henry Kissinger Historian Robert Dallek, author of "Partners in Power: Nixon and Kissinger," discusses his work and comparisons between the Iraq and Vietnam wars. Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch President, Congress Spar over Iraq War Funding President Bush continued to press the Democratic-led Congress to fund the war in Iraq without setting a timetable for troop withdrawal. NewsHour historians compare the current situation with past clashes over war powers. Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch Historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. Passes at Age 89 Pulitzer prize-winning historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr., who died at 89, authored texts on American democracy and the presidency. The NewsHour reports on his life and his influence. Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch Former President Ford Laid to Rest Former President Ford's body arrived in Grand Rapids, Mich., Tuesday following a state funeral held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Political analysts reflect on the life of the former president. Continue watching
Dec 29 Watch Former President Ford’s Death Marks End of Political Era In a week that includes the passing of former President Ford, political analysts Mark Shields and Richard Lowry discuss Mr. Ford's contributions to U.S. history and the evolution of political life in the country. Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch Former President Gerald Ford’s Legacy Remembered In his brief presidency, Gerald Ford, who died Tuesday at age 93, struggled to heal the nation after the Watergate scandal forced his predecessor Richard Nixon from office. Four historians and scholars reflect on Mr. Ford, his presidency and his… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch President Ford Assesses Key 1976 Debates in Past Interview Jim Lehrer interviewed former President Ford as part of a special report called "Debating Our Destiny" highlighting key moments of presidential debates over the last 40 years. The following are excerpts. Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch President Ford Led Nation After Watergate, Vietnam Former President Ford, who died at his California home Tuesday, led the nation after the Watergate affair and the end of the Vietnam war. The NewsHour presents a report on his life. Continue watching