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Biden says U.S. "should not forget" Jan. 6, slams effort to "erase" the truth about attack

Biden stresses the significance of remembering Jan. 6 as a test of democracy, emphasizing that dismissing it trivializes its impact.

Never Forget!' Biden Calls Out Bid To Erase' Jan 6 Capitol Riot As a Shameful Attack' On Democracy' in Searing Editorial

President Biden condemned attempts to rewrite the history of the Capitol riot, emphasizing the need to remember the violent events and safeguard democracy.

President Biden Calls For Peaceful Transfer of Power on Jan. 6 Anniversary

The article critiques the president's remarks on the January 6 anniversary for their contradictory tone regarding the insurrection's events and significance.

Media Obsess Over Biden's Memory But Our Loss of Historical Memory Is the Real Crisis

Memory used for political repression
Attack on historical memory

Biden says U.S. "should not forget" Jan. 6, slams effort to "erase" the truth about attack

Biden stresses the significance of remembering Jan. 6 as a test of democracy, emphasizing that dismissing it trivializes its impact.

Never Forget!' Biden Calls Out Bid To Erase' Jan 6 Capitol Riot As a Shameful Attack' On Democracy' in Searing Editorial

President Biden condemned attempts to rewrite the history of the Capitol riot, emphasizing the need to remember the violent events and safeguard democracy.

President Biden Calls For Peaceful Transfer of Power on Jan. 6 Anniversary

The article critiques the president's remarks on the January 6 anniversary for their contradictory tone regarding the insurrection's events and significance.

Media Obsess Over Biden's Memory But Our Loss of Historical Memory Is the Real Crisis

Memory used for political repression
Attack on historical memory
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Reminders of Jan. 6 attack fade in the Capitol as Trump retakes power

The January 6 insurrection's impact on American democracy appears increasingly overlooked as reminders fade and discussions decline.
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Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

There is resistance in Romania to renaming streets that honor fascists, reflecting tensions between historical acknowledgment and national identity.

A Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

Efforts to rename streets honoring fascists in Romania face resistance due to concerns over national identity and cultural legacy.

Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

There is resistance in Romania to renaming streets that honor fascists, reflecting tensions between historical acknowledgment and national identity.

A Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

Efforts to rename streets honoring fascists in Romania face resistance due to concerns over national identity and cultural legacy.
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Confederate Monuments

The last battle of the Civil War is still being fought over the removal of Confederate monuments and their implications in society.

Berlin in the '90s: Playground and wasteland DW 11/08/2024

The fall of the Berlin Wall marked a transformation in the city's identity and cultural landscape, highlighted by a new photography exhibition.

The women from all walks of life who rebelled against the Nazis

Sophie Scholl symbolizes the bravery of women in resisting Nazi Germany, highlighting their often-overlooked contributions against fascism.

Mass Deportations May Be Unlikely, But It's Happened Before | KQED

A California bill aims to memorialize the forced deportations of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans during the Great Depression, highlighting historical injustices.

Opinion | This Is Germany, the Last Country Anyone Wants to Make Great Again

The far-right AfD's rise reflects deeper societal issues in Germany, revealing a continuum of extremist sentiment post-Nazism.

For Young Cambodians, a Mobile History Lesson From a Dark Time

The mobile bus initiative educates rural Cambodian youth about the Khmer Rouge's atrocities, ensuring historical awareness and remembrance of the past.

Let Us Not Praise Infamous Men

The My Lai Massacre highlights the moral failures and brutality of war, reminding us of the deep consequences of violating human rights.

Russia Just Declared a Western Leader a Wanted Person'

Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been declared a wanted person by Russia's interior ministry.
Kallas is wanted on grounds of desecration of historical memory, relating to her call for the dismantling of Soviet-era monuments in Estonia.
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