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Obit David McCullough

Nation Aug 08

Remembering the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough

Nation Feb 05

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A historian’s Brief But Spectacular take on understanding the past to live a better future

In recognition of Black History Month, this Brief But Spectacular comes from historian Daina Ramey Berry, who chairs the history department at the University of Texas at Austin. She is dedicated to rethinking the way we teach American history to…

Arts Jun 30

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This Independence Day, 5 books that explain America’s complex history

Historian Sean Wilentz has examined the history of America through the lens of our presidents, our party politics, the working class — and even our music. This Independence Day, we asked Wilentz, a professor of American history at…

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Politics May 10

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LBJ’s ‘Passage of Power’: The Transformation of a ‘Legislative Genius’

LBJ's 'Passage of Power': The Transformation of a 'Legislative Genius'…

Politics Feb 20

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How Abraham Lincoln Shaped American Politics, Popular Culture

How Abraham Lincoln Shaped American Politics, Popular Culture Post Assassination…

Nov 24

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Author Takes Fresh Look at Shaping of U.S. Cultural, Political Landscape

In his new book, author and historian Colin Woodard explores how America was shaped by settlement patterns dating back to the time of the first Thanksgiving. Margaret Warner talks with Woodard about "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival…

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Oct 17

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Cocaine: How ‘Miracle Drug’ Nearly Destroyed Sigmund Freud, William Halsted

In "An Anatomy of Addiction," medical historian Howard Markel details the cocaine addictions of Sigmund Freud and William Halsted, both medical revolutionaries a century ago. Betty Ann Bowser and Markel discuss what their stories tell us about one of modern…

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Sep 15

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Recordings of Jacqueline Kennedy Offer Rare Glimpse of Life With JFK

The new book, "Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life With John F. Kennedy," includes never before heard audio recordings of interviews conducted with the former first lady in 1964. Ray Suarez discusses the rare and intimate glimpse with presidential historian…

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Jul 07

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Extended Interview: David McCullough

More of Jeffrey Brown's conversation with author and historian David McCullough.

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May 05

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How Will History View Obama’s Decision on Bin Laden?

President Obama traveled to New York City Thursday to place a wreath in honor of the victims of the 9/11 attacks and mark the killing of terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden. Jim Lehrer discusses the significance of President Obama's decision…

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