Politics Jul 21 WATCH: 'If you erase it, we will replace it,' Rep. Mfume says of Black history at Smithsonian museums By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: House Oversight hearing examines how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history, under attack by Trump The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History pushed back Tuesday against a recent White House report that branded the institution's leadership as radical activists who cannot be trusted. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Politics Jun 24 WATCH: Congress dedicates national time capsule ahead of America's 250th anniversary The Time Capsule Act, a 2016 law creating the nonpartisan America250 commission mandated that a time capsule be buried in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026, and dug up 250 years later in 2276. By Associated Press
Politics Jun 19 Comparing the mood of America's 250th anniversary with its 200th in 1976 As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, a look back five decades to 1976 — the year of the nation’s bicentennial — reveals notable similarities with today. By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact
Arts Jun 08 Gordon Wood, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian of American Revolution, dies at 92 Police say Wood died Sunday after being struck by a car in a supermarket parking lot in East Providence, Rhode Island. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
May 01 Watch 5:17 New PBS series explores the often-overlooked history of American Muslims By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris Starting this weekend, a new series on PBS dives into the early history of Muslims in the United States. The six-part documentary, “American Muslims: A History Revealed,” looks at notable figures and communities spanning more than 200 years. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 9:24 The local communities hoping America's 250th birthday will help bridge divides By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber This summer, many of the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday will be grand in scope. But in communities across the country, smaller celebrations are also taking place, hoping to use some of the year’s patriotic energy to engage neighbors and… Continue watching
Feb 24 Watch 6:45 Norah O'Donnell spotlights overlooked women who shaped U.S. history in 'We the Women' By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold America’s 250-year history features prominent men who built and shaped the nation. But less is known about the women whose contributions were just as important. In “We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America,” Norah O’Donnell writes about 35… Continue watching
Oct 24 Head of the Alamo's historic site resigns after top Texas Republican criticized her views By John Hanna, Associated Press The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her publicly, suggesting that her views aren't compatible with the history of the Texas shrine. Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 6:21 'The Black Family Who Built America' chronicles the McKissacks' design legacy By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of… Continue watching