Legacy
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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Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans
Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans Donald Trump’s “Garden of American Heroes” project aims to commission 250 statues of famous Americans from a predetermined list, funded by humanities grants that benefit everyday Americans. The list includes recognizable figures like […]
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Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads
Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads Pope Francis was a pope of many firsts, including being the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name honors St. Francis of Assisi, and the first Jesuit pope. Francis was known for his inclusive approach to LGBTQ+ issues, famously saying “If someone […]
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Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight
Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight Michael Ciancone has spent over 40 years at NASA, contributing to the advancement of spaceflight safety and history. Ciancone currently serves as the Orion Program safety lead, overseeing the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance’s efforts to ensure the safety of the Orion crew, vehicle, and […]
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Cambodia’s haunted present: 50 years after Khmer Rouge’s rise, murderous legacy looms large
Cambodia’s haunted present: 50 years after Khmer Rouge’s rise, murderous legacy looms large Cambodia’s 50-year legacy of the Khmer Rouge’s brutal rule continues to shape the country’s politics, society, economy, and emotions. The regime’s murderous legacy includes a quarter of the population being killed through executions, forced labor, and starvation, leaving a lasting impact on […]
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Mike Drury: A 40-Year Legacy of Precision
Mike Drury: A 40-Year Legacy of Precision Mike Drury has spent over 40 years working at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, starting as a temporary technician and rising to become the deputy integration and testing manager for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Drury credits his training by “old-timers” who taught him how to approach […]
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The 50 best things Microsoft has ever made
The 50 best things Microsoft has ever made This week, on April 4th, Microsoft turns 50 years old. The company has gone through sweeping changes over that time — from two guys in New Mexico to more than a quarter-million employees worldwide, from making text-based operating systems to holographic video games — but through the decades, it’s […]
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Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives
Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives The 1952 procession to deliver the Declaration of Independence and Constitution from the Library of Congress to the National Archives included military guards and a tank. National Archives Some of the United States’ most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, […]
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