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Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence America’s history of political violence is not an anomaly, but a recurring pattern that reflects the country’s founding principles and has been sustained by this form of violence throughout its history. The use of punishment by tar and feathering, dueling, and other forms […]
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George Washington’s worries are coming true
George Washington’s worries are coming true George Washington’s Farewell Address, published on September 19, 1796, warned about dangers that seem startlingly contemporary and relevant 229 years later, including partisanship, sectionalism, excessive public debt, ambitious leaders, and a poorly informed public. Washington identified partisanship as the primary problem for the American republic, citing its ability to […]
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‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America
‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of idealizing farming in America, where farmers have often contrasted their own virtuous and independent lifestyle with the reality that […]
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What MAGA means to Americans
What MAGA means to Americans A decade after Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, researchers analyzed Americans’ explanations of what “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) means to them, finding that public views mirror both Trump and Clinton’s perspectives. Republicans interpret MAGA as a call for the renewal of the US economy and military might, as well as […]
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Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too
Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too The Declaration of Independence is not just a founding document, but also a reflection of the country’s current struggles with identity and unity. The document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June 1776, amidst […]
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Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity
Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity Lafayette played a crucial role in America’s fight for independence, helping to secure its victory at Yorktown in 1781 and earning George Washington’s confidence as a major general in the […]
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Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites
Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites Disney theme parks have become an integral part of American patriotic sites, earning recognition from presidents and the government. The legitimization of Disney theme parks as patriotic sites was cemented when President Ronald Reagan visited Walt Disney […]
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Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York
Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York In 1825, Mordecai Manuel Noah proposed establishing Ararat, a Jewish state on Grand Island, New York, as a refuge for European Jews fleeing persecution. Noah’s plan was met with skepticism and ridicule from Jewish leaders, who believed it was contrary to God’s will and that […]
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