Arts Oct 16 Watch 7:15 Michael Beschloss chronicles American ‘Presidents of War’ When it came to involving the nascent republic in military conflict, one of the founding fathers’ biggest fears was that American presidents would be reckless and aggressive to suit their own agendas. Judy Woodruff sits down with presidential historian Michael…
Politics Jan 30 Watch 4:57 How presidents make history with the State of the Union The State of the Union is an uninterrupted opportunity for President Trump to outline his legislative agenda and priorities. Presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the potential historical significance of the event, with a look back at… By PBS News Hour
Politics Dec 27 Watch 7:54 Are we witnessing a pre-inauguration power struggle? The period since Election Day has been characterized by major policy decisions on the part of President Obama and an unconventional transition for President-elect Trump. To discuss these active few weeks and provide context, Hari Sreenivasan is joined by presidential… By PBS News Hour
Politics Jul 04 Watch 7:22 The history of politicians going way beyond the facts to court fear Political candidates’ rhetoric often gets heated, even inflammatory on the campaign trail. But when does it cross the line into the offensive or fear-mongering? Hari Sreenivasan gets a historical perspective from presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Beverly Gage of Yale… By PBS News Hour
Jun 27 Watch 3:22 Telling American history 140 characters at a time By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, presidential historian and NewsHour regular Michael Beschloss provides a unique perspective on American history through his Twitter account. He shares some of his favorite digital insights. Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch 11:40 An American icon: remembering Nancy Reagan By PBS News Hour Former first lady Nancy Reagan died of heart failure Sunday at age 94. Long considered an American icon, Reagan was known for her anti-drug advocacy and unfailing support for her husband; she often said that her sole mission in life… Continue watching
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