Capturing the sound of war as U.S. forces charged for Baghdad
NPR's Eric Westervelt was among the first Western reporters to reach Iraq's capital during the 2003 U.S.-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
President George W. Bush
The start of the Iraq War 20 years later in photos
On March 20, 2003, the U.S. carried out its first airstrikes in Iraq.
With Bush in 2001, Putin sought to charm students at a rural Texas high school
Back in 2001, Vladimir Putin was seeking respect from world leaders while pledging a new openness in Russia. That's what brought him to tiny Crawford, Texas, at the invite of President George W. Bush.
The World Has Changed Since 9/11, And So Has America's Fight Against Terrorism
In 2001, as the nation mourned those killed on 9/11, the government tried to find its footing to prevent more terrorist attacks. In the 20 years since, the nature of those threats has evolved.
Obama, Bush, Clinton Say They're Willing To Get Coronavirus Vaccine On Camera
The former presidents' comments come as polls show many Americans would be hesitant to receive a vaccine once one becomes available.
Justice Breyer Says It's 'Past Time' To Confront Guantanamo's 'Difficult Questions'
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Gitmo detainee but Breyer warns of court consensus unraveling 18 years after 9/11 okayed detentions.
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.
Former President George H.W. Bush Dies At 94
The patriarch of a political dynasty, Bush was the last World War II vet to serve in the Oval Office. His son George W. called him "one of the greatest one-term presidents in the nation's history."
Sept. 11 Revealed The Importance And Limits Of The President's Daily Briefing
While Washington is sleeping, a team at CIA headquarters is making the final edits to a leather-bound book with the country's most sensitive intelligence secrets — the President's Daily Briefing.
McCain Services To Include Past Presidents, But Not Trump
Former McCain campaign chairman Rick Davis outlined five days of tributes and memorials to McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81.