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After initially prosecuting those who tried to overthrow an election, Presidents Grant and Hayes backed down—with catastrophic results.

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A Troubling Truth About the 1942 Rose Bowl

In 1942, the Rose Bowl was hailed as a chance to project American unity in the face of World War II—but the game included no Black players and few Black fans.

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Haitians and Black Americans engage in historically-rooted New Year's traditions that honor past struggles and manifest hope for the future.

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How the Media Shaped—and Distorted—Jimmy Carter’s Image

In the wake of Watergate, an adversarial political press scrutinized Jimmy Carter, looking for any sign that he was breaking his pledge not to lie.

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Freeing the Hostages Wouldn't Have Gotten Jimmy Carter Re-Elected

Historical cables from the British Ambassador suggest that Jimmy Carter’s problems ran far deeper than the hostage crisis.

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Jimmy Carter Was Really a Conservative

Common conceptions of Carter's presidency are all wrong because they don’t acknowledge a crucial reality: he was a conservative.

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Jimmy Carter's Foreign Policy Record

Dealing with the Middle East produced one of Jimmy Carter’s finest moments as President, but also one of his lowest points.

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What to Know About Junkanoo

For centuries, the celebration has been a unique display of Black culture and resilience.

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The Bob Dylan film forefronts a conflict between acoustic and electric music, while ignoring how the Vietnam War divided folk musicians.

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The Path of the Poinsettia

This plant with roots in Mexico and Central America is now a global product and holiday symbol.

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What 'Gladiator II' Says About U.S. Politics

The sequel tracks a shift in the politics of the Roman empire—one with echoes in this moment.

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The Power of a False Christmas Myth

White Southern myths about slavery, including a story about enslavers' Christmas benevolence, have helped prop up racism.

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