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Today in history: 800th birthday of the Magna Carta
June 15, 2015On this date in 1215, humanity took one of its greatest steps in the long march toward democracy.
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An American Indian should replace Jackson on the $20 bill
June 12, 2015It would be fitting justice that Jackson should be replaced with a representative of the people he tried to exterminate.
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“American Relief Aid and the Spanish Civil War”: a unique perspective
June 12, 2015Context is central to any historical narrative. This is certainly true regarding the Spanish Civil War.
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Today in history: Loving Day celebrates end of interracial marriage ban
June 12, 2015How perfect that Loving Day refers to Richard and Mildred Loving, the couple in the Supreme Court case.
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Today in history: Author William Styron is born
June 11, 2015Styron was best known for his novels, including "Lie Down in Darkness," "The Confessions of Nat Turner," and "Sophie's Choice."
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