History
Chicken Diplomacy: How President Bush Went For The Gut In The Former USSR
The first Bush administration left the former Soviet Union with a taste for dark meat American chicken. It's all because of a Soviet food shortage, a U.S. surplus, and a deal with President Gorbachev.
Student Arrested After Protesting University's Plan To Return A Confederate Statue
Maya Little led a rally against the plan to relocate "Silent Sam" in a new, multimillion-dollar history and education center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
'Kinder Gentler Indifference': Activists Challenge George H.W. Bush's Record On AIDS
The AIDS epidemic was a full-blown crisis during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. While his rhetoric was softer than that of his predecessor, Ronald Reagan, advocates say his actions fell short.
Catholic News Service's Hanukkah Tweet Shows Ancient Jewish Temple's Destruction
A relief showed Roman soldiers carrying the spoils of the war, including a menorah from the destroyed ancient Temple of Jerusalem. Observers noted the problematic image.
NYC Has Just 5 Statues Of Historic Women. That's About To Change
"We set out to correct a glaring inequity in our public spaces," said Chirlane McCray, the first lady of New York City. A number of cities are taking steps to honor women with statues and public art.
George H.W. Bush's Life Has Plenty Of Lessons For Today's Politics
People who worked with Bush valued his character, manners and experience. That, they said, led him to be successful in managing the end of the Cold War — and current leaders could learn from that.
Remembering George H.W. Bush's Lighter Sides
The nation's 41st president loved horseshoes, went skydiving, and of course, was a self-proclaimed "sock man."
What We All Forget (If We Ever Knew) About The Political Career of Bush 41
Even with a public figure this durable, many facets of the story fade with time. That's a pity, because the greater meaning of anyone's life is often contained in the things others forget.
How A Stuffed Toy Monkey Reunited A Holocaust Survivor With Relatives
During the holidays, many gather to share family histories. NPR's Michel Martin talks with NPR senior business editor Uri Berliner and his father, Gert Berliner, about his Holocaust experience.