6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
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FDR's legacy and the 22nd Amendment
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Significance of a president's first 100 days
Presidents have been marking their first 100 days since Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in 1933. Since then, they have tried to use their first 100 days to set the tone for the rest of their time in office. Presidential historian Alexis Coe joins "The Daily Report" to break it down.
Reporter's Notebook: Fireside chats
Late President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat on this day in 1933 to an audience of approximately 60 million, setting the standard for a leader's obligation to explain himself. John Dickerson explains.
Trump White House taking control of press pool
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Doris Kearns Goodwin on what history may tell Joe Biden
The historian describes what the experience of two past incumbent presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, may teach us about Biden's campaign for reelection.
"The Nazi Conspiracy": The WWII plot to kill FDR, Churchill and Stalin
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Parallels between agendas of Biden and FDR
Some have compared President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal to Franklin Roosevelt's "New Deal," which lifted the U.S. out of the Great Depression. Adie Tomer, senior fellow with Brookings Metro, joins CBSN to discuss the similarities and the shortcomings of this legislation.
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FDR and Pearl Harbor
In the hours following Japan's devastating attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was remembered for "not losing his cool." David Martin reports on the timeline of FDR's actions between the attack on Pearl Harbor and his address to a joint session of Congress seeking a declaration of war against Japan.
On The Trail: Transforming our National Parks
Millions of Americans across the country were out of work during the Great Depression, while there was a huge job that needed be completed in America's parks and public lands. And so President Franklin Roosevelt created the the Civilian Conservation Corps, the New Deal program that would eventually employ three million Americans. Conor Knighton reports on the federal program that transformed the lives of millions of Americans - and the country's natural treasures.
On June 22, 1944, FDR signed into law job, housing and tuition benefits for service members returning from war
On June 22, 1944, FDR signed into law job, housing and tuition benefits for service members returning from war. Lee Cowan reports.
104-year-old Ruth Rosner on casting her vote
New Yorker Ruth Rosner first voted for a president in 1936, casting her ballot for FDR. Last week, on the first day of early voting, correspondent Faith Salie accompanied the 104-year-old to the polls, and her social media posts helped make Rosner a viral star. She talked with Salie about participating in her 22nd presidential election, the importance of voting, and why not even COVID-19 could keep her from making her voice heard.
Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady and humanitarian
The child of privilege transformed herself from a shy, self-conscious girl to a revered figure on the world stage, becoming an indispensable partner to the 32nd president and an internationally-respected human rights activist
Book excerpt: "Eleanor," the life of Mrs. Roosevelt
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Book excerpt: "Countdown 1945" and the race to the atomic bomb
In Chris Wallace and Mitch Weiss' new book, Harry Truman ascends to the presidency upon FDR's death, whereupon he learns of a secret weapons project aimed at ending World War II
Trump reads FDR's D-Day prayer
President Trump marked the D-Day anniversary by reading an excerpt from a prayer President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered to the nation by radio on the evening of June 6, 1944, in which he spoke to the country for the first time about the Normandy operation.
Communicator-in-chief: How presidents use the media
At the beginning of the 20th century, presidents spoke to the public in print, but in time transitioned to radio, newsreels and television, and now to social media. "Sunday Morning" special contributor Ted Koppel looks at how presidents have used the bully pulpit of media to campaign, to influence, and to steer the news agenda, from FDR’s Fireside Chats to Donald Trump’s tweets.
FDR and the role of president
In 1933, during the Great Depression, newly-elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt confronted 25% unemployment, sweeping poverty, and the collapse of the banking system. His response would reshape the way the country thought about presidential leadership, and democracy itself. CBS News' John Dickerson talks with Roosevelt scholars Jonathan Alter, David Woolner and Susan Dunn about FDR and the presidency during crisis and war.
FDR and the re-creation of America
During the Great Depression, the newly-elected president responded to 25% unemployment, sweeping poverty, and the banking system's collapse in ways that would reshape how the country thought about itself, the presidency, and democracy
Most divisive U.S. presidents, ranked
Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and more – they served, and sometimes they divided.
Leadership in times of crisis
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California apologizes for internment of Japanese Americans
In all, 120,000 Japanese Americans were put into internment camps.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony last week.
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Trump voter pleads for fiancée's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families"
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
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Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
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What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
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Lindsay Clancy sobs at trial as jury is shown baby's autopsy photos
The Lindsay Clancy trial continued on Day 8 of testimony with a Massachusetts medical examiner taking the stand.
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Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
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Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
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Puerto Rico to begin water rationing amid record drought in San Juan
Residents of San Juan and neighboring communities have been without reliable water for more than 100 days.
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
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Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
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Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
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Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
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DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
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Where the Trump administration's lawsuits seeking voter data stand
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.
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Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
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Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
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More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
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Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
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Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
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Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
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At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
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Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Details on man arrested near Trump golf club
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New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
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Water system cyberattacks spread to more states
Several states are experiencing cyberattacks on their water systems after Minnesota reported at attack last week. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Trump dismisses munitions shortage reports
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the waterway, Iran's state news agency reported Thursday. Meanwhile, President Trump is denying reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Details on Fauci contempt vote
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for invoking the Fifth Amendment at a hearing last week. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from a rehab center after he was hospitalized nearly two months ago. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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