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The Art of Writing History
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Young Washington Is Old History
A new movie relies on 19th century myths to portray the very British George Washington as a moralistic proto-American ready to pursue independence. -
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A Danger to Civilization
Lothrop Stoddard believed that the concept of “natural equality” between people was a threat to America. In the 1920s, it was hardly a fringe idea.
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LongreadThe 17 Minutes That Changed America
The earliest moments of the September 11 attacks did not unfold the way we often remember. Here’s how those surreal 17 minutes changed America forever.National Geographic -
Dispatch“Muslims Were the Enemies at That Time”
In New York prisons, Islam offered Black men discipline, dignity, and a path away from violence. After 9/11, it also made us targets.Inquest -
First PersonWhat a Bicentennial Baby Knows
When I was born, the moniker carried a sheen of optimism. So much feels different now.The Atlantic -
BiographyThe Woman Who Killed the Card Catalog
Henriette Avram, pioneer of the digital age.What's Gone Right -
Journal ArticleHow Kudzu Was Supposed to Save the South
Before it became a notorious invasive plant, kudzu was promoted as a solution to widespread soil erosion.JSTOR Daily -
ComparisonBernie Sanders Reminds Me of This Conservative Giant
Democratic socialism’s ascent mirrors Barry Goldwater’s rise.Washington Post -
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