October 25, 1999 -- A Voice of Moderation Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman looks at life and career of Senator John Chafee, R-R.I., who died yesterday at the age of 77.

October 13, 1999 -- King of the Court A tribute to basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain who passed away yesterday.

October 11, 1999 -- Good Vibes Remembering the skills of jazz musician Milt Jackson – vibraphonist of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Jackson died at age 76 from liver cancer this past weekend in New York.

August 6, 1999 -- The Heartland Essayist Richard Rodriguez of the Pacific News Service considers the work of American writer J.F. Powers.

July 19, 1999 -- The Fallen Son The disappearance of a plane piloted by John F. Kennedy Jr. off the coast of Martha's Vineyard is the latest chapter in the Kennedy family's tragic history.

July 9, 1999 --Remembering an Explorer Remembering the life of Charles "Pete" Conrad – the commander of the second lunar landing in 1969 and the third man to walk on the moon.

February 22, 1999 --Thumbs Up Richard Schikel, film critic for Time Magazine, discusses the life and legacy of film critic Gene Siskel.

February 9, 1999 --Remembering Iris Murdoch Iris MurdochBritish novelist Dame Iris Murdoch, 79, died Monday in Oxford at a special nursing home for Alzheimer's disease sufferers.

January 26, 1999 --Remembering Remembering two American originals: a look at the lives of 'Sadie' Delany and Robert Shaw.

December 31, 1998 --Remembering 1998 A look back at 1998 with the NewsHour regulars.

December 2, 1998 --For My People Robert Pinsky remembers poet and novelist Margaret Walker Alexander.

November 30, 1998 -- John Stanford A look at the life of John Stanford, an unusual superintendent of schools.

September 22, 1998 -- Remembering A Track Star Remembering the life of Gold Medal Winner Florence Griffith Joyner, "FloJo".

September 14, 1998 -- Remembering George Wallace Jim Lehrer and Kwame Holman are joined by Haynes Johnson to reflect on the life of controversial former governor of Alabama, George Wallace.

July 22, 1998 -- The Right Stuff Space explorer Alan Shepard, the first American in space, died of leukemia at the age of 74. NewsHour essayist Roger Rosenblatt shares a passage of Tom Wolfe's novel The Right Stuff, written about Shepard, in his memory.

July 6, 1998 -- Happy Trails A hero to many young baby boomers, singing cowboy Roy Rogers died at the age of 86. Elizabeth Farnsworth leads a discussion on his life and impact on America's youth.

May 29, 1998 -- Barry Goldwater Remembering the father of modern-day conservatism.

May 15, 1998 -- OL' Blue Eyes Remembering Frank Sinatra, his life and his music.

April 20, 1998 -- The Voice of Mexico Remembering Octavio Paz, the Mexican poet and essayist, who passed away Sunday in Mexico City.

April 9, 1998 -- Remembering Robeson Reflections on the life of actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson.

March 16, 1998 -- Remembering Dr. Spock Dr. Steven Parker, co-author of "Dr. Spock's Baby & Child Care," discusses what Dr. Spock did for the nation in regard to child care.

March 9, 1998 -- In Memoriam Jim Lehrer remembers the late broadcast pioneer, Fred Friendly.

March 4, 1998 -- Broadcast Pioneer Fred Friendly, a leader in the fight for journalistic integrity, has died.

January 6, 1998 --Half Past Autumn The NewsHour examines the life and art of photographer Gordon Parks.

January 2, 1998 -- 1997: Year in Review NewsHour regulars discuss the issues and events that defined the year.

January 1, 1998 -- Michael Kennedy A report on the Kennedy tragedies and the death of Michael Kennedy, who was killed during a skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado.

September 30, 1997 -- Remembering Roy A look at the life of Roy Lichtenstein who died this week.

September 26, 1997 --Remembering Faulkner Examining the impact of one of the most influential American writers.

September 17, 1997 -- Comedian Red Skelton A look back at Red Skelton, whose goal was to bring a "smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart."

September 8, 1997 -- A Tribute ... The maestro known for guiding the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to international acclaim, Georg Solti, died today. He is considered one of the greatest orchestral conductors of the modern era.

September 5, 1997 -- Mother Teresa Dies A tribute to the humanitarian whose name personified charity.

September 5, 1997 --Regional Reactions The reaction to Princess Diana's death has grown and astounded audiences around the world.

September 2, 1997 -- The Princess & The Press Do the events leading up to Diana's death suggest an amoral press?

September 1, 1997 -- Remembering Diana With the sudden and violent death of Princess Diana, people in Britain and around the world have spent the past two days assessing the life of the Princess of Wales and what it means to be a celebrity in the 1990s.

July 29, 1997 -- A Final Goodbye President Bill Clinton and Supreme Court Justice David Souter share words about Justice William Brennan.

July 25, 1997 -- Remembering Ben Hogan A look back at the life and career of golf legend Ben Hogan.

July 24, 1997 -- Brennan Remembered Retired Supreme Court Justice William Brennan died Thursday in a Virginia nursing home at the age of 91. His legal legacy is a compassionate and activist approach to the Constitution.

July 17, 1997 -- A Flair For Fashion After a background report by Betty Ann Bowser, Paul Solman examines the life and tragic death of fashion designer Gianni Versace.

July 2, 1997 -- A Wonderful Life Remembering the career of Jimmy Stewart with scenes from his movies and a discussion of his memorable moments and his place in Americana.

July 1, 1997 -- Hollywood's Tough Guy The NewsHour looks back at the life of Robert Mitchum, whose long-spanning career earned him a place as one of Hollywood's leading "tough guys."

June 25, 1997 -- Jacques Cousteau--The Adventure Over A look back into the life of the explorer who acquired worldwide fame through his love of the oceans and who then brought his underwater world into our living rooms.

May 13, 1997 -- Dangerous Heights According to reports, five to seven climbers were killed on the slopes of Mount Everest last weekend. What attracts hundreds of climbers to this dangerous peak?

May 2, 1997 -- F.D.R.'s History More than 50 years after Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s death a memorial in his honor was dedicated today alongside the Tidal Basin here in Washington, D.C.

May 1, 1997 -- F.D.R. Remembered Tomorrow a memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt will be dedicated on the mall in Washington.

April 18, 1997 -- Healing Time Betty Ann Bowser reports on the second anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing on how some of the survivors and family members are doing now.

April 7, 1997 -- Ginsberg Remembered Alan Ginsberg -- leader of the Beat movement, poet, anti-war activist, award winning author and buddhist -- passed away this weekend at the age of 70.

March 20, 1997 -- Willem de Kooning Willem de Kooning, considered one of the greatest artists of his time and a pioneer in the abstract expressionist movement, died today in East Hampton, NY.

February 26, 1997 -- Once In 100 Years Marion Anderson left a mark not only on the world of opera but on the civil rights history of America. Her life is remembered on the eve of her 100th birthday.

February 19, 1997 -- Deng Xiaoping The man who shaped the modern face of China has died at age 92. Xiaoping left behind a legacy of massive economic growth and violent political repression.

February 5, 1997 -- Pamela Harriman For Pamela Harriman being married to Winston Churchill's son is a but a footnote in what was an incredible life. She passed away today at age 76 in Paris, where she had been Amercica's ambassador to France.

January 21, 1997 -- Changing The Rules Curt Flood, who died yesterday at the age of 59, was a star center fielder in his day. A three time all-star, he was known for his error-free fielding during his 12 years with the St. Louis Cardinals. But he will be most remembered for challenging the way the business of baseball operated.

January 20, 1997 -- Paul Tsongas Passes The former Massachusetts Senator, in 1992 a presidential candidate, died over the weekend from liver failure and pneumonia. He was 55 years old.

January 20, 1997 -- In Memory Of James Dickey Author and Poet James Dickey died yesterday.

December 20, 1996 -- Universal Mind: Carl Sagan A remembrance of Carl Sagan, astronomer, writer, and national teacher of science. Here is how he introduced his 1980 public television series "Cosmos."

December 9, 1996 -- Mary Leakey: Fossil Hunter Mary Leakey, the legendary anthropologist, died today. She was 83. Though she let her husband, Louis Leakey, take most of the limelight, she was responsible for some of the most important discoveries in the study of human evolution.

November 14, 1996 -- Cardinal Bernadin The beloved Roman Catholic Cardinal Bernardin passed away Thurday morning following a public fight with cancer. The Cardinal was an influential and moderate force in the Church, and in secular circles as well.

September 18, 1996 -- Remembering Spiro Agnew Spiro Agnew, vice president from 1969 through 1973, died yesterday in a hospital in his home state of Maryland. The controversial conservative resigned from the Nixon administration under a flurry of charges.

September 10, 1996 -- Remembering Bill Monroe The Kentucky born "Father of Bluegrass" music died Monday at the age of 84. Singer and instrumentalist Bill Monroe introduced the world to what are now familiar sounds to many of us, in 1938.

July 15, 1996 -- John Chancellor The NBC reporter, anchorman and commentator John Chancellor died Friday night at the age of 68.

June 17, 1996 -- The Way You Sang Your Song Ella Fitzgerald, the woman known as the "First Lady of Song," died Saturday at age 79 after a long illness. The virtuoso influenced American music for almost six decades.

May 31, 1996 -- Timothy Leary Timothy Leary died peacefully today at the age of 75. Best known as a 1960's guru of LSD and expanded consciousness, Leary made the line "tune in, turn on and drop out" a catch phrase for the baby-boom generation.

May 17, 1996 -- Boorda's Navy The death of Admiral Jeremy Boorda Thursday dealt yet another blow to the beleaguered U.S. Navy. The service experienced a series of public embarassments and scandals in the past few years that Boorda had sought to correct.

April 30, 1996 -- "Warrior Priest" Three days of searching has yet to provide an answer to the mysterious disappearance of William Colby, the former director of Central Intelligence. He is now presumed dead from a boating accident.

April 19, 1996 -- A Time For Healing On the first anniversary of the explosion at the Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City that killed 168, ceremonies throughout the city attempted to heal some of the psychological wounds from the bombing.

April 19, 1996 -- One Year Later It was a day of remembering in Oklahoma City and around the nation. Betty Ann Bowser reports on the mood and the ceremonies at the site and around the city one year later.

April 18, 1996 -- Coming To Terms Betty Ann Bowser reports with an update from Oklahoma City, where people are preparing to observe a painful anniversary on April 19th.

April 10, 1996 -- Remembering James Rouse Remembering the life and achievements of James Rouse, revolutionary urban planner and developer.

April 4, 1996 -- Unfinished Mission A report on the Ron Brown story. There were more details released about yesterday's plane crash near Dubrovnik, Croatia, and more reaction to the deaths of the Commerce Secretary and the 34 people on his plane.

March 27, 1996 -- David Packard A look back at the life of computer industry pionneer and mogul David Packard. The co-founder of Hewlett-Packard died yesterday.

March 26, 1996 -- Remembering Ed Muskie Politician Edmund Muskie who died Tuesday at the age of 81. The former Maine governor and Senator, secretary of state and presidential candidate, died in a hospital in Washington, D.C. after a heart attack.

Jan. 29, 1996 -- Remembering A Poet Joseph Brodsky emigrated to the United States after being expelled from his native Russia in 1972. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1987 and was appointed Poet Laureate of the United States in 1991. His books of poetry include "A Part of Speech" (1977) and "To Urania" (1988), both published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Jan. 17, 1996 -- "The First And Only" The NewsHour remembers world class politician and noted spokeswoman, Texas' Barbara Jordan, who died of pneumonia at 59 years old.

Jan. 8, 1996 -- Remembering Francois Mitterrand Francois Mitterrand's political career spanned half a century, and his 14 years as president made him France's longest serving leader since Napoleon III. Peter Morgan of Independent Television News remembers Mitterrand just after his death.

Jan. 8, 1996 -- Francois Mitterrand Senior foreign correspondent and syndicated columnist Jim Hoagland of the Washington Post reflects on the life of Francois Mitterrand.

Dec. 7, 1995 -- Remembering Scotty Reston Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks with R.W. Apple of the New York Times about the passing of one of America's most distinguished journalists, James "Scotty" Reston.

Dec. 4, 1995 -- Robertson Davieors Following the re-broadcast of an 1987 interview between Robertson Davies and Robin MacNeil, Margaret Warner talks with John Kenneth Galbraith about the life and works of the late author.

Nov. 1, 1995 -- Dr. Hamilton Holmes Charlayne Hunter-Gault remembers her friend Dr. Hamilton Holmes, who died at his home in Atlanta at age 54. In 1961, the two made history as the first to African Americans to attend the University of Georgia.