Nation Jul 15 Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia 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
World Jul 03 WATCH: 5 little-known stories from U.S. military history Monumental figures throughout history have helped shape the nation by leading or serving in its armed forces. Here are five you might not know. By Cecilia Lallmann, Shyla Duff
Arts Jun 16 Watch 7:38 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today 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… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte, Jiaya Echevarria
Arts Jun 15 Watch 6:56 New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions 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… By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson
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
Apr 23 A brief history of the underground White House bunker at the heart of Trump's ballroom legal case By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Secrecy surrounding White House security makes details hard to come by, but President Donald Trump's court fight over his $400 million ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site that has had a role in history. Continue reading
Mar 27 New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat By Terry Tang, Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press The discovery has substantially raised the museum's foot traffic, along with hopes of staving off a possible nine-story mixed-use building next door because building it could damage the walls and foundation of the adjacent historic site. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Trump holds Women's History Month celebration at the White House By Molly Finnegan and Associated Press President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will participate in a Women's History Month event on Thursday. Continue reading