Space: the world beyond. Few people have been there. Where did they find the courage? What were the risks? NBC’s Chris Jansing talks to three generations of astronauts, from the glory days of Apollo to the Space Station, one of the first women in space, and the last man to leave his footprint on...
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August 9, 1974 was a day like no other in American history — the day Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace in the wake of Watergate. Watch NBC News coverage from throughout this historic day, including President Nixon’s emotional farewell speech to his staff, seen here in its entirety. Hosted...
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Ronald Reagan was a gifted communicator; that’s something his friends and foes alike agreed on. He had an uncanny ability to connect with people and get his message across. Brian Williams looks at Reagan's political career and most memorable speeches, from the early days to the White House, and ...
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January 20, 1981 was a true turning point. It marked the beginning of the Reagan presidency, the departure of Jimmy Carter from the White House, and the end of a national trauma, with the release of 52 American hostages from Iran after 444 days of captivity. Watch NBC News coverage as it happene...
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See what might happen to YOUR home when the "Big One" hits — a massive, devastating earthquake. That’s what happens to one San Francisco family, who see the contents of their house go flying after it is rocked by a simulated quake at UC-Berkeley's Earthquake Engineering Center. You may be ...
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