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In August 1870 a U.S.

20 hrs ago • Heather Cox Richardson

Today began with yet another demonstration of the fact that the U.S.

Jul 14 • Heather Cox Richardson

The United States is currently in the grip of an outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite, which causes severe diarrhea and has sickened more than 3,000…

Jul 13 • Heather Cox Richardson

Last night the Department of Justice subpoenaed reporters from the New York Times over a story the newspaper published on Wednesday.

Jul 12 • Heather Cox Richardson

Presumably afraid of investigations into his actions, President Donald J.

Jul 11 • Heather Cox Richardson

Today marks the anniversary of a dramatic reworking of the U.S.

Jul 10 • Heather Cox Richardson

Jul 9 • Heather Cox Richardson

In Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day summit of the countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), President Donald J.

Jul 8 • Heather Cox Richardson

Last week, U.S.

Jul 7 • Heather Cox Richardson

Going into the weekend during which Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the day on which the Second Continental Congress accepted the…

Jul 6 • Heather Cox Richardson

After a lovely day with family and friends, I’m turning it over to Buddy tonight.

Jul 5 • Heather Cox Richardson

And on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that…

Jul 4 • Heather Cox Richardson

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