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Meet the Press May 01, 2019

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At the beginning of the television age, “Meet the Press” dented the dominance of newspapers and thrilled news junkies with the power of live broadcasting.

The mother who made George Washington miserable Apr 30, 2019

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George and his mother had an unusual relationship for the 1700s.

The Sullivan brothers Apr 29, 2019

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Five brothers fought and died together on the same ship during World War II. Their final resting place was discovered in 2018.

Elaine Brown, the first and only woman to lead the Black Panther Party Apr 26, 2019

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Elaine Brown's takeover in 1974 was a pivotal moment for a woman in the black power movement. Although women had been a dynamic force for social and racial justice, they had often been overshadowed by men.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day was once just for daughters Apr 25, 2019

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Mike is joined by a special guest to talk about how Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day began.

These guys were college jocks, and then became presidents of the United States Apr 24, 2019

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We dug through The Washington Post's archives and consulted the Pro Football Hall of Fame to bring you a rundown of the best presidential ballers.

The truth is out there Apr 23, 2019

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Area 51's secrets may not be alien in nature, but that doesn't make it any less mysterious.

One broadcast helped turn Americans against the Vietnam War Apr 22, 2019

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Walter Cronkite's calm but authoritative voice carried so much weight that in 1968 one single news report helped persuade the American public that we weren't winning the war in Vietnam.

Egg Roll Apr 19, 2019

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One day a year, the White House grounds are turned over to kids for the Easter Egg Roll.

Chillicothe, Missouri: The town that invented sliced bread Apr 18, 2019

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The town of Chillicothe, Missouri, discovered they have a surprising claim to history: the creation of sliced bread.