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WATCH: 50 years of PBS News in just 3 minutes

WATCH: 50 years of PBS News in just 3 minutes

Summary

PBS News Hour, originally called "The Robert MacNeil Report," first aired on October 20, 1975. It has been broadcasting news for 50 years, covering major stories and interviewing global leaders.

Key Facts

  • PBS News Hour started 50 years ago.
  • The original name was "The Robert MacNeil Report."
  • It first aired on October 20, 1975.
  • The show began after the Senate Watergate hearings in 1973.
  • It has covered major global stories each year since it began.
  • PBS News Hour has focused on interviewing leaders around the world.
  • The article highlights the role of a free press in democracy.
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