Arts May 19 Watch 7:57 The dangerous secrets inside the Secret Service, and how the agency has been shortchanged The motto of the United States Secret Service is "Worthy of Trust & Confidence," and its reputation for being an elite force is unparalleled. But a new book, "Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service" from The…
Politics Oct 01 Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates his 95th birthday Carter became the longest-lived U.S. president in history this spring, surpassing George H.W. Bush. By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Politics Dec 01 George H.W. Bush, nation’s 41st president and WWII veteran, dies at 94 George Herbert Walker Bush, a World War II veteran who led an international coalition through the Gulf War during his time as the 41st president, and whose son's presidency furthered the family's political dynasty, died Friday. He was 94. By Morgan Till, Sam Lane
Arts Mar 23 In new presidential exhibits, slavery takes center stage Monticello and Montpelier, the former homes of presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, have long been attractions for those looking to learn more about two of America’s founding fathers. But this spring, the two neighboring Virginia presidential museums are looking… By Alison Thoet
Mar 12 Watch 7:02 Presidential secrets have shaped U.S. history By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo If the Constitutional Convention had not been held behind closed doors, it’s unlikely that delegates would have agreed on the Constitution, says author Mary Graham of “Presidents’ Secrets: The Use and Abuse of Hidden Power.” Graham outlines how presidents have… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch Ken Burns captures complicated portraits of ‘high-voltage’ Roosevelts By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch Bill Clinton celebrates 20 years of AmeriCorps, talks Islamic State strategy and midterm election outlook By PBS News Hour In the 20 years since President Bill Clinton signed the AmeriCorps National Service Program into existence, more than 900,000 participants have worked on service projects across the U.S. They've tutored kids, aided communities after disaster and fought hunger. The former… Continue watching
Jul 03 Rebuilding Thomas Jefferson’s library By Anne Azzi Davenport Jeffrey Brown visits the Library of Congress to explore what rebuilding Thomas Jefferson's vast book collection can teach us about the very roots of the United States. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch How the Civil Rights Act pioneered anti-discrimination laws in America By PBS News Hour Continue watching