Brazil’s modernist legend, Oscar Niemeyer, died yesterday in Rio De Janeiro at 104. Photo above of the United Nations. In 1947, Niemeyer was named to a panel of international architects tasked with designing the United Nations Headquarters in New York. A combination of proposed designs by Niemeyer and Swiss architect Le Corbusier was eventually built.
Check out our photo gallery of the architect’s iconic buildings: http://to.pbs.org/TJSyWW
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck, the musician and composer who helped popularize jazz in mainstream American culture with his iconic single “Take Five,” died Wednesday in Norwalk, Conn., a day before his 92nd birthday. Brubeck remained an active musician performing gigs up until last year.
“Take Five” to watch his iconic single and remember the icon.
Ready for some Lite-Brite nostalgia? This time-lapse brings the New York subway system to life. To learn more about Andrew Walker’s innovation, go here.
Anonymous asked: searching for program on Social security Benefits for x spouse. Ask Larry
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Here’s one for the history buffs: Forty years ago this month, Lyndon Johnson was agonized to know that Americans thought of him as the architect not of equal rights and Medicare but the hated Vietnam War. In what would become his final interview just 10 days before his death, Johnson spoke to CBS’s Walter Cronkite about his accomplishments. Listen here.
Optical illusion or just pure talent? Caption this photo here for a chance to win a NewsHour mug (and bragging rights) Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images.
Check out this time-lapse video of Earth captured by the International Space Station. Click here for more science finds.
Reading Rainbow Remixed, by John D. Boswell, aka melodysheep, for PBS Digital Studios. If you like this video, please support your local PBS station: http://to.pbs.org/WvBbqZ
For years, LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow have taught kids everywhere about the power of books and imagination. To this day, the show continues to encourage a love of reading and connect children to the world they live in through quality literature — so they can “go anywhere, be anything.” With this remix, John Boswell has captured those enduring lessons in song — a fitting tribute to an important part of PBS history.
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