The tension between myth and reality does not undermine the U.S. It defines it.
Tag: History (Academic Subject)
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How Naming the James Webb Telescope Turned Into a Fight Over Homophobia
Did the former head of NASA discriminate against gay people? One physicist tried to rebut the accusation, only to find himself the target of attacks.
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A Lingering Gettysburg Battle: Where Did Lincoln Stand?
A former Disney animator has combined analysis of 19th-century photos with 3-D modeling software to determine exactly where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
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Who Gets the Last Word on Steve Jobs? He Might.
When Laurene Powell Jobs unveiled a website dedicated to the story of her late husband, historians wondered if it could change how influential people burnish their legacies.