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Douglas Brinkley on America at 250: History tells us hoping for unity is not futile

Historical Perspective on Modern PolarizationAs the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley argues that current political polarization, while intense, is not an unprecedented threat to the…

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Technology

Iron Rails and Manifest Destiny: How the Transcontinental Railroad Forged a Nation

The completion of the transcontinental railroad in the late 19th century fundamentally reshaped the trajectory of the United States, irrevocably altering the nation's transportation networks, economic structures, and social fabric.…

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International

Capturing the American Landscape: Jonathan Irish’s Visual Odyssey

Photographer Jonathan Irish has completed a comprehensive visual survey of the United States, documenting the nation's diverse topography through a project titled "American Panorama." Launched to coincide with a broader…

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International

The Enduring Legacy of the Founding Fathers: Radical Ideals in a Modern Era

In the sweltering heat of Philadelphia during the summer of 1776, a group of fifty-six men formally challenged the authority of the British Crown by signing the Declaration of Independence.…

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International

The Enduring Legacy: How the Radical Ideals of 1776 Define Modern America

Explore how the revolutionary ideals of 1776 continue to shape America's identity, politics, and pursuit of liberty today.

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