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American Perspectives

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American Perspectives: Remembering Veterans Day
American Perspectives: Remembering Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Pres. Bush spoke at the reopening ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, soldiers who served on the ship were also in attendance. Then, veterans of the famous Battle of Iwo Jima recall their experiences during an event at the American Veterans Center.
Saturday : Washington, DC : 2 hr. 57 min.
watch From Saturday, November 15
American Perspectives: Discussions on Journalism, FDR & the Judiciary
American Perspectives: Discussions on Journalism, FDR & the Judiciary
Dan Rather, New York Times Managing Editor Jill Abramson, and AP Pres. & CEO Tom Curley participate in a discussion on the future of print and broadcast. Then, Pres. Bush & Laura Bush celebrate the 150th birthday of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt. Later, Judge Robert Bork talks about his judicial philosophy.
Saturday, November 8, 2008 : Washington, DC : 3 hr.
watch From Saturday, Nov. 8
American Perspectives: Fmr. Marines on the Beirut Bombings & Billy Joel
American Perspectives: Fmr. Marines on the Beirut Bombings & Billy Joel
Survivors of the Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut discuss the event on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Then, performer Billy Joel talks about his career and plays some of his biggest hits at the National Press Club.
Saturday, October 25, 2008 : Washington, DC : 3 hr. 18 min.
watch From Saturday, October 25
American Perspectives: Southern Politics, Tom Brokaw
American Perspectives: Southern Politics, Tom Brokaw
First, Mississippi Democratic and Republican Party leaders talk about how the South has changed politically since the Civil Rights movement. Then, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) gives a speech on his political philosophy at the John Birch Society 50th Anniversary Dinner. Finally, journalist Tom Brokaw recounts his anthrax scare from 2001.
Saturday, October 18, 2008 : Washington, DC
watch From Saturday, Oct. 8
The White House