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Lenny Kravitz to help cut ribbon on new Path of Liberty' exhibition celebrating what unites America | amNewYork

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NYC LGBT

Lenny Kravitz to help cut ribbon on new Path of Liberty' exhibition celebrating what unites America | amNewYork

#national-parks
Right-wing politics
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2 weeks ago

National Parks ordered to police 'negative' history under Trump directive

The Trump Administration mandates national parks to display signs encouraging visitors to report negative views on U.S. history.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
Right-wing politics
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

National Parks ordered to police 'negative' history under Trump directive

The Trump Administration mandates national parks to display signs encouraging visitors to report negative views on U.S. history.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
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6 days ago

'Assassins': Packing heat, lighting a Fuse * Oregon ArtsWatch

The darkly comic musical weaves together the stories of Booth and eight other presidential assassins, questioning what role the American dream has played in this violence.
NYC music
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1 week ago

The State That Produces More Tea Than Any Other In The US - Tasting Table

Tea cultivation in America dates back to the 18th century, with our earliest attempt in Savannah, Georgia. French botanist André Michaux planted the first black tea plant in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1799, igniting tea-growing experiments.
Coffee
#historical-events
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Today in History: May 31, the Tulsa Race Massacre begins

The Tulsa massacre of 1921 resulted in the deaths of up to 300 Black Tulsans, symbolizing deep-seated racial violence in America.
The first U.S. copyright act was signed into law by George Washington in 1790, establishing important legal protections for creators.
#civil-war
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: March 6, Supreme Court issues Dred Scott decision

The Dred Scott decision reinforced the legal status of slavery in America and intensified national tensions surrounding the issue.
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US news

Harrison Ruffin Tyler died Sunday. His grandfather was the 10th U.S. president and born in 1790.

US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: March 6, Supreme Court issues Dred Scott decision

The Dred Scott decision reinforced the legal status of slavery in America and intensified national tensions surrounding the issue.
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1 week ago
US news

Harrison Ruffin Tyler died Sunday. His grandfather was the 10th U.S. president and born in 1790.

#education
History
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1 week ago

I Teach U.S. History at Harvard. Here's What Donald Trump Gets Wrong About Our Past

Historical interpretations evolve based on new evidence and understandings, not ideology.
History
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1 week ago

I Teach U.S. History at Harvard. Here's What Donald Trump Gets Wrong About Our Past

Historical interpretations evolve based on new evidence and understandings, not ideology.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: From kidnapped heiress to on-the-run terrorist - the Patty Hearst story

Patricia Hearst's kidnapping and subsequent involvement with her captors highlight the complexities of privilege and identity in America.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

World Trade Center Revolutionary War gunboat reassembled in public

The 18th century ship from Ground Zero has been preserved and will be featured at the New York State Museum.
#250th-anniversary
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC politics

Student starts initiative to have American flag on Verrazzano to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary

fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC politics

Student starts initiative to have American flag on Verrazzano to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary

#trump
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump's Own Declaration of Independence

Trump is considering displaying a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, causing concern among his aides.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Trump's Speech to Congress Tonight Isn't a State of the Union Address

President Trump's address will appear like a State of the Union speech, but it is not technically one.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

Trump's executive order aims to reshape American history by challenging race-focused narratives, risking the erasure of important historical truths.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Donald Trump's imperial presidency is a throwback to a greedier, pernicious age | Simon Tisdall

Trump's presidency is an affront to history, embodying a crude imperialism that threatens global stability and reflects dark American legacies.
Washington DC
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Trump's planned birthday military birthday parade raises eyebrows

The US Army's 250th birthday coincides with Trump's 79th birthday, leading to plans for a military parade in Washington.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

Trump targets Smithsonian Institution funding to address what he perceives as liberal bias in historical narratives.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump's Own Declaration of Independence

Trump is considering displaying a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, causing concern among his aides.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Why Trump's Speech to Congress Tonight Isn't a State of the Union Address

President Trump's address will appear like a State of the Union speech, but it is not technically one.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump will not stop until every American relic reflects his imaginary world view | Kellie Carter Jackson

Trump's executive order aims to reshape American history by challenging race-focused narratives, risking the erasure of important historical truths.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Donald Trump's imperial presidency is a throwback to a greedier, pernicious age | Simon Tisdall

Trump's presidency is an affront to history, embodying a crude imperialism that threatens global stability and reflects dark American legacies.
Washington DC
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Trump's planned birthday military birthday parade raises eyebrows

The US Army's 250th birthday coincides with Trump's 79th birthday, leading to plans for a military parade in Washington.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

Trump targets Smithsonian Institution funding to address what he perceives as liberal bias in historical narratives.
Film
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Peter Berg on the 'Friday Night Lights' Reboot, Taylor Sheridan, and 'American Primeval'

Realistic portrayal of the American West through intensive outdoor filming
Crew underwent physical transformations due to challenging conditions
Story set against historical tensions and violent events of the 1850s
Director emphasizes an adventure-like experience for both crew and characters
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote American Greatness' in Executive Order

Trump aims to reshape American history perspective through executive order targeting the Smithsonian's independence.
The executive order seeks to eliminate what Trump views as divisive, negative historical narratives.
Smithsonian leadership was reportedly unaware of the executive order's details when released.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country

Nationwide protests reflect growing resistance to perceived threats against democracy under Trump's administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

These 7 executive actions show how Trump wants to reshape American history

Trump's executive actions aim to reshape historical narratives, stirring significant contention among historians and advocacy groups regarding the distortion of facts.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The Smithsonian is the latest victim of Trump's war on culture for its advancement of 'improper ideology'

Trump plans to change the Smithsonian's funding to eliminate divisive narratives and ideologies he deems improper.
The executive order will empower Vice President JD Vance to oversee these changes.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions

Trump's executive order aims to remove what he considers anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote American Greatness' in Executive Order

Trump aims to reshape American history perspective through executive order targeting the Smithsonian's independence.
The executive order seeks to eliminate what Trump views as divisive, negative historical narratives.
Smithsonian leadership was reportedly unaware of the executive order's details when released.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country

Nationwide protests reflect growing resistance to perceived threats against democracy under Trump's administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

These 7 executive actions show how Trump wants to reshape American history

Trump's executive actions aim to reshape historical narratives, stirring significant contention among historians and advocacy groups regarding the distortion of facts.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The Smithsonian is the latest victim of Trump's war on culture for its advancement of 'improper ideology'

Trump plans to change the Smithsonian's funding to eliminate divisive narratives and ideologies he deems improper.
The executive order will empower Vice President JD Vance to oversee these changes.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions

Trump's executive order aims to remove what he considers anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The Complicated History of Government Influence Over Universities

The executive order aims to reshape historical narratives in American education, raising concerns over academic freedom and government influence.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Lyndon Johnson Made a Mistake in His Presidency That Donald Trump Has Been Exploiting for Years

Lyndon Johnson's complex personality defies simple definitions of authenticity, illustrating a multifaceted character that resonates with American identity.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Largest antebellum mansion in the south - built in 1859 with 165 rooms - burns to the ground

Local politicians in the Pelican State's Iberville Parish lamented the unrecoverable loss of what was a beacon of a difficult chapter of American history.
France news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

5 fascinating facts about motels, from murders and movies to Magic Fingers

From the late 1950s into the '80s, thousands of motels proudly advertised their Magic Fingers - a little collection of vibrating electric nodes under your mattress that would give you a 15-minute 'massage' for 25 cents, inspiring creators from Kurt Vonnegut to Frank Zappa. Alas, their moment passed.
Roam Research
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It was the people's art': exhibition explores mysteries of early American photography

Cameras play a crucial role in the American story of identity and democracy, as highlighted by Jeff L Rosenheim.
#documentary
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago
Retirement

Warren Buffett: Every American citizen ought to watch' this documentary on the Fortune 500's first female CEO

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3 weeks ago
Retirement

Warren Buffett: Every American citizen ought to watch' this documentary on the Fortune 500's first female CEO

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Sunday Puzzle: Initial fame

Benjamin Franklin, a printer and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, is known for his contributions to early American politics and the printing trade.
Boston Bruins
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
4 weeks ago

Queens leaders celebrate appointment of first-ever American Pope - QNS

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the first American pope, elevating the diversity of Catholic leadership.
His life of service and a background in grassroots ministry shaped his path to papacy.
Paris food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Genealogist discovers new pope's ancestry includes Creole grandparents

Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pope with Creole ancestry, highlighting the diversity within the Catholic Church.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Is Spying Un-American?

As Jeffrey P. Rogg observes, Nathan Hale's idealism rendered him an ineffective spy, highlighting a fundamental tension between American values and the nature of espionage.
US politics
#constitution
#independence
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This over-the-top Florida mansion - home to a life-size replica of the Oval Office - will list for $23.6M

The estate was designed as a tribute to the Simpson's passions, featuring a replica of the Oval Office, a baseball-themed room, and memorabilia collections.
SF real estate
DC food
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

May 1: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

On this day in history, significant political, sporting, and diplomatic events illustrate the evolving landscape of American society and international relations.
#vietnam-war
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America

Vietnam War photography significantly altered American perceptions of the conflict and its impact on soldiers and society.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia

The shift in power dynamics in Asia reflects a transition from American influence to a new era dominated by China.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Still an open wound': damning docuseries revisits Vietnam war 50 years on

The fall of Saigon symbolizes the end of the Vietnam War and has lasting impacts on American society.
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America

Vietnam War photography significantly altered American perceptions of the conflict and its impact on soldiers and society.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia

The shift in power dynamics in Asia reflects a transition from American influence to a new era dominated by China.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Still an open wound': damning docuseries revisits Vietnam war 50 years on

The fall of Saigon symbolizes the end of the Vietnam War and has lasting impacts on American society.
Upper West Side
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Take a look inside a 45-room, 14,000-square-foot historic mansion once owned by the inventor of Morse code

Locust Grove Estate is a historically preserved villa once owned by Morse, showcasing art, history, and architecture.
Upper West Side
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Take a look inside a historic 54-room Gilded Age mansion that belonged to one of America's richest families

The Vanderbilt Mansion, a Gilded Age estate, showcases the immense wealth and lifestyle of the Vanderbilt family, now accessible for public tours.
LA Clippers
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Want to tap into Black cowboy culture in L.A. beyond the Beyonce concert? Start here

Black cowboy culture is a significant yet overlooked part of American history that deserves greater recognition.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

It's the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Lexington and Concord went big.

Lexington and Concord commemorated 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord with reenactments, parades, and celebrations honoring American independence.
US politics
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1 month ago

Elon Musk's less than original measures: Developing the ideas of his grandfather, Joshua Haldeman

Elon Musk's vision reflects a revival of the early 20th-century technocracy movement, emphasizing technical solutions for societal issues.
#world-war-ii
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Weapons Shaped WWII

World War II spurred unprecedented technological advancements in military weaponry, significantly impacting warfare dynamics and the geopolitical landscape post-war.
Germany news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Weapons Shaped WWII

World War II spurred unprecedented technological advancements in military weaponry, significantly impacting warfare dynamics and the geopolitical landscape post-war.
#paul-revere
Independent films
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Sinners Is a Brilliant, Crowd-Pleasing Racial Commentary in the Tradition of Jordan Peele

The dance scene in 'Sinners' exemplifies the transcendent power of blues music, merging historical and cultural influences seamlessly.
#abolitionism
#alcohol
Beer
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Was America built on a great night out?

Taverns played a crucial role in American history, providing social and business spaces essential for community building and rebellion planning.
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1 month ago

Curtain Calls: Last chance to catch The Roommate' at Lesher Center

"The 1950s was such a moment in American history in which I felt so much change everything I had seen was in black and white. And I wanted to make it colorful."
East Bay food
Boston food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The First Cups Of Clam Chowder Were Served At This Historic Boston Restaurant - Tasting Table

Boston's Ye Olde Union Oyster House is the oldest seafood restaurant in the U.S. and significant to American history.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Donald Trump on Mount Rushmore Would Make More Historical Sense Than You Think

Trump's likeness might be carved into Mount Rushmore, reflecting his political identity and the MAGA movement's view of American history.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
US politics

Decoding Trump's strange obsession with the Kennedys

Donald Trump's fascination with the Kennedy legacy showcases a complex relationship influenced by historical tragedy, political strategy, and celebrity culture.
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2 months ago
US politics

Robert Merry, historian: Trump doesn't recognize McKinley's remarkable turnaround with regard to his views on tariffs'

Trump's alignment with William McKinley signifies a focus on protectionist economic policies.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Donald Trump on Mount Rushmore Would Make More Historical Sense Than You Think

Trump's likeness might be carved into Mount Rushmore, reflecting his political identity and the MAGA movement's view of American history.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions

Trump will release previously classified files related to JFK's assassination without redactions, fulfilling a campaign promise.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants to restore statues and monuments. Will that happen?

Trump's executive order seeks to promote a positive narrative of American history while removing divisive ideological elements from public discourse.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

20 Facts About the Apollo Space Missions That Most Americans Don't Know

The Apollo program achieved the remarkable feat of landing a human on the Moon through the largest peacetime allocation of resources ever made by any nation.
OMG science
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Decadent Spanish Coffee Recipe Of Your Dreams - Tasting Table

The cocktail as it is today is credited to Huber's' James Louie because of the subtle but impactful changes he made to the drink.
Cocktails
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California union membership hits 18-year low

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, which claimed the lives of my Great Aunt Fannie and 145 others, sparked significant changes in workplace safety regulations and union movements.
NYC politics
fromInverse
2 months ago

Sic Semper Systema? 'Daredevil: Born Again's Episode Title Reveals The Show's Hidden Truth

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4 focuses on the flaws in the system, revealing that any system based on oppression ultimately leads to its own downfall.
Social justice
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Historians Take Wait-and-See Approach to Latest Kennedy Assassination Documents

The release of government documents on JFK's assassination is anticipated but may not significantly change historical perceptions.
Los Angeles
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

The Hollywood Sign: a problematic symbol of fantasy and exclusion

The Hollywood Sign represents both aspiration and the darker aspects of American history, making it a site for artistic expression and political statements.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This small NJ town was crowned one of the most charming in America

Lambertville, NJ, recognized as one of America's most charming small towns, boasts rich history and cultural attractions.
#racial-violence
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