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“In Walt We Trust”: Radical new assessment of Walt Whitman
May 15, 2015Few American literary figures have received as much critical analysis as Walt Whitman.
Read more“The Other Blacklist”: Red Scare’s impact on African Americans
May 15, 2015Mary Helen Washington's book is a welcomed addition to the history of the period, especially its impact on African Americans.
Read moreToday in history: The 1970 killings at Jackson State College
May 15, 2015The Jackson State killings occurred on May 15, 1970, at Jackson State College, a historically Black college.
Read moreThe Volkswagen chronicle: Porsche and Piëch
May 14, 2015The North German city with the very tourist-attractive name "Wolfsburg" boasts of two things, though both are second best.
Read moreToday: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 14, 2015"The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders spans the world and the depths of America's history."
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