Parenting Advice From Uncle Sam
Nervous mothers and dads once had only family and friends to turn to for advice on kids. Then, in 1912, the U.S. government created an agency devoted to children, and queries from moms poured in.
History
What Happens When Two Enemies Fall In Love?
A love story between a black Army nurse and a German POW during World War II? You couldn't make that story up — and Alexis Clark, author of the upcoming book, Enemies in Love, didn't.
A Wall of Poppies Honors Fallen Soldiers On The National Mall
In Washington, D.C., a dramatic memorial of bright red flowers pays tribute to men and women who died in uniform.
Translated Into 'Trumptalk,' History's Famous Lines Would Look A Little Different
President Trump is known for his particular style of tweets. NPR's Scott Simon muses about what other famous lines from history might sound like if they'd been composed by Trump.
What Does Patriotism Mean To You?
This Memorial Day weekend, NPR's Scott Simon looks at what patriotism means for longtime civil rights leader the Rev. William J. Barber II and for visitors to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Jaron Lanier: How Can We Repair The Mistakes Of The Digital Era?
Jaron Lanier says tech giants are battling for our attention to manipulate our behavior. But how did we get here? Lanier offers insights from the Internet's early days and a possible path forward.
Legendary Boxer Jack Johnson Gets Pardon, 105 Years After Baseless Conviction
The black world heavyweight champion was convicted of a crime in 1913 for traveling with a white girlfriend. President Trump issued a rare posthumous pardon after an appeal from Sylvester Stallone.
The Billion-Dollar Discount Chain: How Dollar General Remade America
There are more than 13,000 Dollar General stores in the United States.
James Clapper On His Five Decades In Intelligence Operations
He served under three presidents, in a time when the intelligence community's role in international affairs changed dramatically.
Cokie Roberts On The History Of Women In Politics
Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep and answers listener questions about the history of women in American politics.