Nation Feb 19 Fond remembrances pour in after Jimmy Carter enters hospice care By Jeff Martin, Associated Press, Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America
Nation Feb 18 Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, begins hospice care at home Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia, a statement from The Carter Center confirmed Saturday. By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Health Feb 21 The dramatic death of a former president at the U.S. Capitol Perhaps the strangest event that ever occurred in the House chamber of the Capitol harkens all the way back to 1848. 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
Mar 22 Jimmy Carter is now the longest-living president in U.S. history By Bill Barrow, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
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… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 8:01 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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… Continue reading