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historical controversies
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The Hidden Truth Behind What Is the Capital of the United States
The capital’s origins trace back to a bitter debate in 1790, when Southern states demanded a federal city in exchange for assuming Revolutionary War debts. The...
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When Is Columbus Day? The Full History, Dates, and Modern Debates
The second Monday in October has long been a fixed date in the American calendar, but the question of when is Columbus Day is far more complex than a simple...