Nov 12 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Obama Transition Efforts By Admin, PBS News Hour Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke with Steve Goldbloom about President-Elect Barack Obama's transition to the White House, including some of his early appointments, such as his selection of Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff. Continue reading
Jan 10 Venezuela's Chavez Installed for Second Term By PBS News Hour Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was sworn in for a second six-year term Wednesday, vowing "socialism or death" in a move reminiscent of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, as he pledged to continue the country's movement toward a socialist state. Continue reading
Jan 20 Maya Angelou's "On the Pulse of the Morning" By PBS News Hour Arkansas-native and poet Maya Angelou read her poem entitled "The Rock Cries Out To Us Today" at the 1993 inauguration of Bill Clinton. Continue reading
Jan 20 Poetry by Robert Frost By PBS News Hour In 1961, poet Robert Frost read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of John Kennedy. 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