Skip to Main Content

Why are we still fascinated by Nixon?

Clip: 8/7/2014 | 17m 41s

How Nixon tested the U.S. government and changed its relationship to the American people

Interest in the character and legacy of President Richard Nixon has endured 40 years since his resignation. Judy Woodruff joins Beverly Gage of Yale University, Timothy Naftali of New York University, Patrick Buchanan, author of "The Greatest Comeback" and Luke Nichter, author of "The Nixon Tapes," to discuss Nixon’s many facets and how his presidency changed American government.

08/07/2014 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Ballerina Misty Copeland stands out in world of white swans

Clip: 8/7/2014 | 4m 17s | Ballerina Misty Copeland stands out in a world of white swans. (4m 17s)

Debating reforms to boost rehabilitation, lower recidivism

Clip: 8/7/2014 | 11m 49s | Debating criminal justice reforms to improve rehabilitation and lower recidivism (11m 49s)

Islamist move into Kurdish territory changes U.S. equation

Clip: 8/7/2014 | 5m 5s | Islamic State movement into Kurdish territory changes equation for U.S. (5m 5s)

Russian food import ban doesn’t shake E.U. sanction resolve

Clip: 8/7/2014 | 5m 54s | Russian food import ban doesn’t shake E.U. resolve on sanctions (5m 54s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?