Arts Oct 22 Met Opera adapts experimental novel 'Lincoln in the Bardo' for the stage By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Politics Oct 01 Trump will hold a rally in Choctaw Nation, a rare presidential visit to Indian Country The rally is part of President Donald Trump's recent campaign push through deep red states, where he has been stumping for Republican candidates and promoting his agenda ahead of November’s midterm elections. By Savannah Peters, Associated Press
Politics Sep 08 Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following Trump administration clash Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald Trump tried to remake the portrayal of U.S. history by the Smithsonian museums and other cultural entities. By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Nation Jul 15 Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia “Overnight, under the cover of darkness, the federal government removed panels at the President’s House that told a thorough history of Philadelphia,” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said. By Corey Williams, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Watch 3:51 Why George Washington believed in the strength of differing viewpoints This week, PBS News launched “In Pursuit of Happiness,” a six-episode podcast series hosted by Judy Woodruff, exploring the people, culture and ideas that have shaped America. In this clip from the first episode, presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky takes a… By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Frank Carlson
Jul 03 WATCH: 5 little-known stories from U.S. military history By Cecilia Lallmann, Shyla Duff Monumental figures throughout history have helped shape the nation by leading or serving in its armed forces. Here are five you might not know. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 7:38 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte, Jiaya Echevarria The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 6:56 New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 3:54 New museum spotlights Thaddeus Stevens' abolitionist legacy By Liz McKenna, Sebastian Pilarte, Aliyah Tyson, Alina Rakiewicz, Victor Fernandez, Marie Cusick Civil War-era Congressman Thaddeus Stevens was a fierce abolitionist and advocate for racial equality. His life and legacy are now being celebrated in a new museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Liz McKenna of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 5:53 Jon Meacham and Amna Nawaz examine the state of our democracy on 'Settle In' By Layla Quran Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and bestselling author Jon Meacham joined Amna Nawaz on our podcast "Settle In.” They talked about his latest book, "American Struggle," which looks back at historical texts to tell us more about who we are today,… Continue watching