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What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans Juneteenth, the newest US federal holiday, has become its most puzzling one due to confusion over how to celebrate it and its proper meaning. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, freeing […]
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A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election
A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age: The party’s internal struggles hampered its ability to wage successful national campaigns, as seen in the 1896 election. The Gilded Age (1870-1900) was characterized by rapid industrialization, increased immigration, and debates over economic policy, mirroring […]
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Ukraine will need major rebuilding when war ends − here’s why the US isn’t likely to invest in its recovery with a new Marshall Plan
Ukraine will need major rebuilding when war ends − here’s why the US isn’t likely to invest in its recovery with a new Marshall Plan Europe after World War II? No, it's the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut in 2023, after a year of Russian bombardment. AP Photo, File President Donald Trump wants Ukraine to repay […]
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