Jan 25 Watch Exhibit Reveals History of Slavery in New York City Although slavery was abolished in New York City in 1827, residents remained divided on the issue through the Civil War. NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill talks with historian James Horton about slavery's impact on the future of New York. Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Books Written on the War in Iraq and on President Bush Will Impact History Numerous books written by journalists have been published on the war in Iraq and on President Bush. A journalist and two historians discuss the impact these writings will have on historical accounts. Continue watching
Jan 01 Supreme Court History By Admin, PBS News Hour "It is relatively easy to describe in one or two sentences the role of the Supreme Court of the United States in our nation's system of government," Chief Justice William Rehnquist wrote in his book, "The Supreme Court."… Continue reading
Jan 20 Inaugural History By Admin, PBS News Hour Deeply rooted in tradition, the presidential inauguration marks a new beginning for both the United States and its brand new president. Continue reading