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Health Feb 21

The dramatic death of a former president at the U.S. Capitol

By Dr. Howard Markel

Politics Nov 25

Watch 6:39
David Rubenstein’s take on what American history can teach our politicians

In 2013, billionaire investor, businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein set out an ambitious plan to moderate conversations with prominent historians before an audience of bipartisan lawmakers. The goal: help members of Congress become more knowledgeable about the past -- so…

Politics Jul 04

How past presidents celebrated the Fourth of July

In modern times, presidents have tended to stand back and let the people party.

By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

Politics Mar 22

Jimmy Carter is now the longest-living president in U.S. history

Friday is the 172nd day beyond Carter's 94th birthday, exceeding by one day the lifespan of former President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30 at the age of 94 years, 171 days. Both men were born in 1924: Bush…

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

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…

May 28

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What history teaches us about surviving times of turmoil

In "The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels," Jon Meacham tries to offer historical context and a sense of proportion for our current times. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author is best known for his presidential biographies of Andrew…

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Apr 12

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s painfully eloquent final words

By Dr. Howard Markel

FDR’s health finally gave out after years of carrying the weight of the United States, and ultimately the free world, on his muscular shoulders.

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Jul 18

Presidents get sick and die. What happens next hasn’t always been clear

By Dr. Howard Markel

The Constitution describes the legal transfer of presidential power to the vice president if the former resigns or dies while in office. But this guiding document does little to describe what happens if the president becomes seriously ill, or who…

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Jun 29

Watch 11:54
How do Trump’s Twitter taunts affect the presidency?

By PBS NewsHour

President Trump's Twitter attack on MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough -- whom he called "low I.Q. Crazy Mika" and "Psycho Joe" -- ignited a firestorm of sharp criticism, even from the president's Republican allies. John Yang reports and…

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Jan 20

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How did President Trump fare in his first day on the job?

By PBS NewsHour

It’s Day One of the Trump presidency. After the pomp of the day's ceremony, what should we take away from the actions and rhetoric of the new president? Judy Woodruff gets reaction to President Trump’s unorthodox Inauguration Day speech and…

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