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Presidents and the Mob: Dezenhall's "Wiseguys and the White House

Eric Dezenhall's "Wiseguys and the White House" examines the connections between U.S. presidents and organized crime, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Joe Biden, highlighting Donald Trump's unique and openly acknowledged ties to mob figures as a key focus.

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Failed 24-Hour Union Between Tunisia and Libya in 1974

On January 12, 1974, a union between Tunisia and Libya, declared as the "Islamic Arab Republic," dissolved within 24 hours due to Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba's distrust of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, adding to a history of unsuccessful Arab unification attempts.

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Ken Burns' "American Revolution" Documentary Premieres on PBS

Ken Burns' six-part, 12-hour documentary, "The American Revolution," premieres on PBS November 16-21, 2025, offering a nuanced look at the war's complexities, including its impact on Native Americans and slavery, and its lasting influence on global democracy.

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Auschwitz Exhibition: Artifacts and Architecture Tell a Story of Genocide

The Royal Ontario Museum's Auschwitz exhibition uses over 500 original artifacts, including personal belongings and camp structures, to tell the story of the death camp, avoiding graphic imagery but emphasizing the systematic nature of the genocide.

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National Mall to Get First Monument Dedicated to Women's History

On January 4th, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 1318 into law, authorizing the first monument dedicated to women's history on the National Mall following a five-year effort by the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation and overcoming initial congressional pushback.

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Carter to Receive State Funeral in Washington D.C.

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29th at age 100, will lie in state at the Capitol in Washington D.C. from Tuesday to Wednesday, followed by a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday with President Biden giving a eulogy; unique elements such as a stop at the...

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Buenos Aires' Culinary Mosaic: A Reflection of Immigration and Cultural Fusion

Buenos Aires' neighborhoods, like La Boca, Palermo, Recoleta, and San Telmo, reflect waves of immigration through their unique culinary traditions, from Genoese pizza to Argentine asado and diverse street food, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage.

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Chaplain's Court-Martial Foreshadows American Revolution's Emphasis on Individual Rights

In 1774, British army chaplain Robert Newburgh faced a court-martial in Philadelphia for sodomy; his legal battle, invoking Enlightenment ideals, foreshadowed the American Revolution's emphasis on individual rights, though his six-month suspension was later commuted.

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Prabowo's Role in Revoking Decree Accusing Sukarno of Treason

Megawati Soekarnoputri thanked President Prabowo Subianto for his role in the revocation of the 1967 decree that accused Sukarno of treason, following a formal request from the MPR leadership, clearing Sukarno's name and addressing a long-standing historical injustice.

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Panama Canal Transfer: End of an Era

On December 31, 1999, the United States transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, ending a century of US control and fulfilling a long-standing Panamanian aspiration, following decades of protests and negotiations.

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Timelessness and Timeliness: The Interplay of Present and Past in Human Action

This article examines the interplay of linear and timeless perspectives on time, using Wittgenstein's concept of 'timelessness' found in the present moment and highlighting its importance in various professions and life choices, emphasizing the importance of both immediate action and historical awar...

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Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: End of an Era for French Far-Right

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's National Front, died recently; his half-century career was marked by far-right politics, controversial statements about the Holocaust and colonial-era torture, and a complex family life rife with conflict and political division.

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