The article discusses how history is often manipulated, especially regarding the events of January 6, 2021. It highlights how a distorted narrative can transform violent actions into heroic ones, as exemplified by the portrayal of rioters. Despite the outrage following the Capitol violence, polling shows a worrying trend: many Americans are uncertain about the severity of the actions taken that day, suggesting a shift towards normalization or minimization of the violence. This underscores the dangers of a corrupted information environment and the impact of leadership on public perception.
Anyone who treats or talks about history as a fixed narrative knows nothing about history at all.
A day of violence becomes a day of love. Rioters who injured scores of police officers become hostages jailed for their valor.
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