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Biden’s Presidency: Assessments Begin

Kick him while he's down?

5 hrs ago •

Front-Row Seat in 1960s Movements For Change: Doris Kearns and Husband Dick Goodwin

What’s most striking about Doris Kearns Goodwin’s memoir of the 1960s, “An Unfinished Love Story,” about both herself and her husband Richard Goodwin…

6 hrs ago •

‘New Cold Wars’: Book Illuminates Tensions Between U.S, Russia and China

First draft of 21st century geopolitical history comes from veteran NYT correspondent

Jan 30 •

Auschwitz: 80th Anniversary

After visiting, can life ever be the same?

Jan 29 •

Abolitionist Publisher Spoke Out Against Slavery, Lost His Life for Principle of Freedom of Speech

America was built in part by ordinary Americans who put themselves and their lives on the line for eternal principles such as equality and justice.

Jan 28 •

New Golden Or Gilded Age?

Normally Inauguration Day is an attempt to unify the country and persuade skeptics to join a new president’s higher mission and new vision, as…

Jan 21 •

11 Ways to Survive Trump's Second Term

Can you add to this list?

Jan 17 •

Virginia’s Royal Governor, Lord Dunmore, Was Run Out of Williamburg in One Year

Touring the royal palace of Williamsburg, VA I learned about the last royal governor, Lord Dunmore, who arrived in 1774 and was run out of town in June…

Jan 15 •

Virginia’s House of Burgesses Was First Elected Assembly in North America

From 1643 to 1776, mostly in Williamsburg, VA, the landmark beginnings of representative democracy functioned in the colony’s first state capital…

Jan 15 •

Founding Father Peyton Randolph Decided Not To Be A 'Tool' of the King

Though he officially represented British interests

Jan 15 •

Williamsburg, VA Was Founded in 1632 As Fortification Against Indian Attack

In 2032, Williamsburg, VA will be 400 years old.

Jan 15 •

A Delight: World's Largest Living History Museum In Williamsburg, VA

As a Christmas gift, my sister gave my wife Lucia and me four nights at Wyndam, a time-share resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. I hadn’t been to…

Jan 15 •

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