Politics Jun 19 Comparing the mood of America's 250th anniversary with its 200th in 1976 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
Nation May 01 Watch 5:17 New PBS series explores the often-overlooked history of American Muslims 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… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Nation Apr 29 Watch 9:24 The local communities hoping America's 250th birthday will help bridge divides 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… By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber
Arts Feb 24 Watch 6:45 Norah O'Donnell spotlights overlooked women who shaped U.S. history in 'We the Women' 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… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
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
Aug 01 Smithsonian removes Trump from an exhibit's impeachment display, but says it's temporary By Hillel Italie, Associated Press The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to President Donald Trump's two impeachments, a decision that comes as the White House exerts pressure to offer a more positive — and selective — view of American history. A spokesperson said the… Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 8:52 A look at what's behind the efforts to reshape how American history is taught By Paul Solman, Mike Fritz In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since taking office, President Trump has pushed further with executive orders that aim to reshape how U.S. history… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 4:33 What scientists have learned from Mount St. Helens' devastating eruption, 45 years later By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic It was 45 years ago today when Mount St. Helens erupted, triggering the biggest landslide in Earth’s recorded history and creating an ash cloud that reached across the country. John Yang looks back at the deadliest and most destructive volcanic… Continue watching