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The Pentagon Papers: Precursor to NSA Spying Scandal
Tweet Share on Facebook June 13, 2013 Comment"A showdown over the ages-old issue of national security vs. 'the people's right to know' grew to historic proportions in this country in late June."
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Trial and Error: O.J. Simpson's Second Life Turns 19
Tweet Share on Facebook June 12, 2013 CommentBefore this day 19 years ago, O.J. Simpson conjured up memories of "The Juice," a Hall of Fame running back with a successful acting and broadcasting career. But on June 12, 1994, his ex-wife and her friend were found dead outside her Los Angeles home, and his name took on a life of its own.
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George Wallace Stood in a Doorway at the University of Alabama 50 Years Ago Today
Tweet Share on Facebook June 11, 2013 CommentIn January of 1963, following his election as Governor of Alabama, George Wallace famously stated in his inaugural address: "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever."
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69 Years Ago Today, the Allies Launched Massive Normandy Invasion on D-Day
Tweet Share on Facebook June 6, 2013 Comment"A few moments after 1 a.m. on June 6, the boots of American and British paratroopers thudded upon the soil of France."
So begins U.S. News's detailed description of one of the largest invasions by land, sea and air in the history of the world.
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Can Jogging Kill You? In 1969, a Leading Medical Expert Thought So
Tweet Share on Facebook May 23, 2013 CommentIn the late 1960s, a new fitness "fad" swept across the nation at a steady, leisurely pace. And at least one leading physician did not like it.
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The IRS, Benghazi and AP Scandals Aren't the Only Reason Watergate Is in the News
Tweet Share on Facebook May 17, 2013 CommentToday the president, beginning his second term in office, must deal with a wide-ranging scandal surrounding the targeting of those opposed to his policies and a broad use of federal power against the press.
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Arguing For and Against Women in Combat, in 1978
Tweet Share on Facebook May 15, 2013 CommentIn the 1970s, a second wave of feminism spread across the nation, resurrecting talk of the Equal Rights Amendment, an idea conceived by early 20th century suffragettes. In 1972, the amendment passed through both the House and the Senate, however it ultimately failed to garner enough support from state legislatures for ratification. Despite that setback, women seeking equality did score some significant victories throughout the decade, especially in the military.
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Osama bin Laden's Death, Two Years Later
Tweet Share on Facebook May 2, 2013 CommentTwo years ago today, the world's most wanted terrorist was hunted down in a top-secret CIA operation in Pakistan. Osama bin Laden's death at the hands of SEAL Team Six was greeted with cheers across the nation and shock around the world.
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'Mission Accomplished': Bush's Infamous Iraq War Speech, 10 Years Later
Tweet Share on Facebook May 1, 2013 CommentFormer President George W. Bush unveiled his presidential library April 25 to a beaming crowd of supporters. It was, as former President Bill Clinton called it, "the latest, grandest example of the eternal struggle of former presidents to rewrite history."
[RELATED: Bush's $250M Presidential Center Second Only in Size to Reagan Library]
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Read Jonathan Winters's 1988 Interview With U.S. News
Tweet Share on Facebook April 12, 2013 CommentJonathan Winters, the comedian known for his television, stand-up and film performances, died Thursday evening at 87.
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