Peter Benchley: Just When You Thought it Was Safe...

Later this month at the Cannes Film Festival, Steven Spielberg will present a restored version of his classic creature-feature, Jaws... and once again, it won't be safe to go back in the water.

Remembering Presidential Inaugurations (video)

A look back at some of the great Presidential inaugurations.

Roger Wilkins (1932–2017), Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Roger Wilkins, a civil rights activist, historian, and journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 85.

Richard Goodwin (1931–2018), White House speechwriter

Writer of LBJ’s historic “we shall overcome" speech.

Salute to U.S. Presidents

With the passing of George H.W. Bush, there are four living U.S. presidents we can offer a salute to: Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. But what of the 39 men who have led our country and passed away? Well, they may not be able to hear our thanks, but Presidents’ Day encourages us to remember them, too. We’re doing so by focusing on one key legacy that each president left—the deeds that we remember them for, years after their deaths.

Bernice Sandler (1928–2019), “Godmother of Title IX”

Bernice Sandler (1928–2019) played an integral part in the creation of the landmark Title IX law that prohibits sex discrimination by educational institutions that receive federal funding. The federal civil rights law was passed in 1972 and assures women have equal access to financial assistance, admissions, and other benefits. The law has had a major impact on equality in sports at high schools and colleges.

Kenneth Stumpf (1944–2022), Medal of Honor recipient 

Kenneth Stumpf was an Army Sergeant who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1968 for his heroism during the Vietnam War.

Clifford Alexander Jr. (1933–2022), first Black secretary of the Army

Clifford Alexander Jr. was an advisor to presidents who became the first Black secretary of the Army.