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A Historical Look At Articles Of Impeachment

In this Aug. 9, 1974 photo, President Richard Nixon waves goodbye from the steps of his helicopter outside the White House, after he gave a farewell address to members of the White House staff. (Chick Harrity/AP)
In this Aug. 9, 1974 photo, President Richard Nixon waves goodbye from the steps of his helicopter outside the White House, after he gave a farewell address to members of the White House staff. (Chick Harrity/AP)

On Tuesday morning, House investigators unveiled articles of impeachment against President Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Host Robin Young speaks with Julian Zelizer (@julianzelizer), professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and a CNN political analyst, about this moment in the country’s history.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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