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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

July 7: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

In 1911, the children of Brooklyn took home to read from the Public Library a million and a half books, indicating a strong engagement with library resources.
Brooklyn
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Nation the Army Built

General Washington rode into Cambridge, Massachusetts, to lead an army of 16,000. He hoped all Distinctions of Colonies would be laid aside so that the same spirit might animate the whole.
History
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Traitor or hero? Statue of George Washington stirs mixed reaction in London.

Is that ... George Washington? wondered one commuter or tourist after another as the flatbed truck beeped into position.
Washington DC
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fromtime.com
7 months ago

Even George Washington Was a Tyrant

George Washington's legacy is complex; although admired, it is intertwined with his role as a tyrant and enslaver.
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fromtime.com
7 months ago

Even George Washington Was a Tyrant

George Washington's legacy is complex; although admired, it is intertwined with his role as a tyrant and enslaver.
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Left-wing politics
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Joe Biden's farewell speech: How and when to watch the president's final address to the nation

Biden's farewell address highlights the importance of presidential transitions, continuing the legacy of Washington's emphasis on peaceful power transfer.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Nate Bargatze Wants Your Family to Stop Fighting for an Hour. Maybe Two.

Nate Bargatze's unique comedic approach and performances have provided him a surprising yet amusing connection to George Washington, enhancing his appeal and entertainment value in a divided cultural landscape.
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Today in History: December 14, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman with a semiautomatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School, then took his own life as police arrived.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Sylvester Stallone Hails Mythical' Trump as Second George Washington' at Mar-a-Lago Gala

Stallone likens Trump to George Washington and Rocky Balboa, praising his legendary status and ability to effect change.
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