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James Grossman
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Trump May Wish to Abolish the Past. We Historians Will Not.
Commentary from the heads of two prominent historical associations on Trump’s recent executive order on “radical indoctrination” in schools.
by
David W. Blight
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James Grossman
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Beth English
via
The New Republic
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on
February 6, 2025
To Understand the History Wars, Follow the Paper Trail
The history of racism, slavery and its impacts on American society is essential and appropriate for school history classes.
by
James Grossman
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Jeremy C. Young
via
The Hill
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July 5, 2021
On Patriotism
The American Historical Association's executive director reflects on the purpose of history education.
by
James Grossman
via
Perspectives on History
on
May 1, 2015
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‘He Never Stopped Ripping Things Up’: Inside Trump’s Relentless Document Destruction Habits
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February 5, 2022
"The Culture Wars— They’re Back!"
Divisive concepts, critical race theory, and more in 2021.
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Laura Ansley
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The Confederacy’s Long Shadow
Why did a predominantly black district have streets named after Southern generals? In Hollywood, Florida, one man thought it was time for change.
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Dierdre Mask
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The Economist
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There’s a New Way to Deal with Confederate Monuments
Officials in a number of towns and cities are putting up signs to explain the monuments' racist history.
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Hannah Natanson
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September 22, 2019