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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

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 NewsHour
Politics Dec 27

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 NewsHour
Politics Jul 04

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 NewsHour
Jun 27

By PBS NewsHour
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.
Mar 07

By PBS NewsHour
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…
Jan 12

Jan 12

By PBS NewsHour
Jan 12

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