history
Today in history: Morocco is the first country to recognize the U.S.
December 18, 2015On December 20, 1777, the Kingdom of Morocco became the first country in the world to recognize U.S. independence.
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Remembering: The Aztec calendar stone is uncovered
December 17, 2015On December 17, 1790, 225 years ago, one of the wonders of the Western Hemisphere was uncovered.
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John Trudell: Another warrior for Native rights passes on
December 14, 2015Another dauntless advocate of American Indian activism has walked on with the passing of Native rights stalwart John Trudell.
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Today in history: Philip and Jack Foner are born
December 14, 2015Two of the four Foner brothers who were leaders in the American labor movement were born on December 14 in 1910.
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Today in history: Tom Hayden turns 76 (that’s the spirit!)
December 11, 2015In addition to being an editorial board member and columnist for The Nation, Hayden regularly publishes his commentary in other major media.
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