Professor Harry Anthony shares his memories of student uprisings at Columbia University in 1968 and explains how the protests that began on April 23rd effected his work.
Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer remembers what happened after the first successful test of an artificial nuclear explosion on July 16, 1945 in New Mexico and repeats his famous quoting of the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ for the camera.
Senator McCarthy discusses the comments he made about McCarthyism as well Congress’ decision to censure McCarthy’s remarks about the situations. In the 1950′s the United States went through a period of time where many conservatives believed in something known as McCarthyism. Headed by McCarthy, this was the idea that many … Continue reading
Edward R. Murrow defends our nation, claiming that McCarthy has “confused the public mind” and stepped over the line with his accusations. During the Cold War Senator Joesph McCarthy made many claims against people within the government, fearing disloyalty from communists. The televised Army-McCarthy Hearings began on April 22, 1954.
On April 24, 1865, Lieutenant Edward Doherty sits on a bench across from the White House conversing with another officer. The arrival of a messenger interrupts the conversation. The messenger carries orders directing Doherty to lead a squad of cavalry to Virginia to search for Booth and Herold. Scouring the … Continue reading
Crew members on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil platform describe what happened on April 20, 2010 when it exploded and they were forced to flee the raging fires that broke out in life boats.
See footage of the beginning of the protests in Tiananmen Square that began after 100,000 students gathered on April 21, 1989 to honor the death of Chinese reform leader Hu Yaobang.
Kansas abortion doctor, George Tiller, discusses what kind of violence he has had to become accustomed to over the years from pro-life activists including bombings, violent protestors, and even an assassination attempt on his life.
Seth Schoen makes a speech at Aaron Swartz’a (co-founder of Reddit) memorial service on January 24, 2013 about his time with Aaron Continue reading
Barbara Walters recalls what it was like to interview Monica Lewinsky as well as how she convinced Lewinsky to do the interview with her instead of another network. Walters discusses why the interview was so important for her to do; she wanted to change people’s lives.
