Oct 13 Watch Are the costs of security at 'any price' too high? By PBS News Hour The ongoing war on terror has driven a dramatic rise in spending in the name of security. In his new book, “Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War,” New York Times investigative journalist James Risen examines the cost --… Continue watching
Mar 27 The myth of the Catholic swing vote By Domenico Montanaro With President Obama meeting with Pope Francis Thursday, it’s a good time to reexamine the importance of the Catholic vote in America. “The Catholic vote” is often looked to as a “swing vote” in American politics. But it’s not quite… Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch Shields and Brooks look at long-term impact of Senate's 'nuclear' rule change Shields and Brooks look at long-term impact of Senate's 'nuclear' rule change… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch JFK's life, legacy and leadership honored on 50th anniversary of his final day JFK's life, legacy and leadership honored on 50th anniversary of his final day… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 50 years on, JFK presidency remembered for renewing American hope John F. Kennedy's presidency grappled with contentious national issues. Yet when his time in office was cut short, grief for his death crossed all ideological lines. Gwen Ifill talks to authors Ellen Fitzpatrick, William P. Jones, Bill Minutaglio and Robert… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 17:33 MacNeil and Lehrer remember the shock, special sorrow of JFK's assassination On Nov. 22, 1963, Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer were young reporters both covering President John F. Kennedy's visit to Texas. The NewsHour's founders share with Judy Woodruff their indelible memories of JFK's assassination as they recount their feelings of… Continue watching
Nov 14 JFK November 22, 1963: A Bystander's View of History By Kristin Miller A selection of images from the exhibitions JFK November 22, 1963: A Bystander’s View of History (at the International Center of Photography, 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, October 4, 2013 –January 19, 2014). Continue reading
May 15 Running for President: Chronicling Almost 200 Years of Propaganda By Vanessa Dennis Published by the Library of Congress, "Presidential Campaign Posters" is a visual anthology of election season artwork. Preview 13 of the posters featured in the book. Continue reading
May 10 Watch LBJ's 'Passage of Power': The Transformation of a 'Legislative Genius' LBJ's 'Passage of Power': The Transformation of a 'Legislative Genius'… Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch 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… Continue watching