Aug 29th, 2008 · In Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989, the historian looks at crucial moments in which a president risked his political career for the good of the country.
May 8th, 2007 · In Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989, historian Michael Beschloss takes a look at the crucial moments when a president risked his political career for the good of the country, often by taking an unpopular or controversial stand.
Feb 9th, 2006 · An especially virulent strain of the bird flu has spread from Asia to Europe and Africa. Known as H5N1, the virus can infect humans as well as birds. World leaders and health officials are taking the threat of a pandemic seriously, and pressure is on to develop effective containment measures and treatments.
Feb 8th, 2006 · President Bush asks Muslim leaders around the world to help stop the violence that has erupted in several countries over cartoons depicting Muhammad. At the same time, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suggests that Syria and Iran are using the cartoons to further inflame tensions.
Feb 8th, 2006 · The leaders of Hamas have met in Cairo to discuss the shape of a new Palestinian government. However, Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization by Israel, the United States and the European Union. Alex Chadwick talks to Nashat Aqtash, a former media consultant to Hamas, about what a Hamas-led government might look like.
Feb 8th, 2006 · In an "Evangelical Call to Action," 86 leaders call on President Bush to take greater steps toward curbing global warming. The initiative is a bit of a political departure for a movement that is often closely aligned with the president and the Republican Party.
Feb 7th, 2006 · Thousands flock to Atlanta to bid farewell to civil rights icon Coretta Scott King. President Bush, three former presidents, more than a dozen U.S. senators and civil rights leaders attend what was called the "homegoing celebration" in honor of King.
Feb 2nd, 2006 · The Army announces plans to reorganize the National Guard. Army leaders tried to reassure Congress and state governors they have no plans to reduce the number of Guard troops. The reorganization is meant to enhance the Guard's capabilities to respond to emergencies at home and conflicts abroad.