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How Maria Tallchief became America’s 1st prima ballerina

For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet.

How Maria Tallchief became America’s 1st prima ballerina

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  • May 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E142 - 57m 46s

    Thursday on the News Hour, we speak with Israel's ambassador to the U.S. about the killing of two staffers from the Israeli embassy in Washington. House Republicans pass President Trump's budget bill but the legislation faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Plus, an exclusive interview with the Georgetown University researcher who was released after two months in immigration detention.

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