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United Nations Resolution 181
On this day in 1947, the United Nations votes in favor of an Independent Jewish State of Israel, the partition of Palestine and an end…
Screw Their Feelings
We are told that 74 million people voted for Donald Trump and that we have to consider their feelings. After all, the argument goes, he…
The Iron Lady’s Influence
On this day in 1990, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher tenders her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, and leaves 10 Downing Street in tears. The…
Grace and Thanks Through Adversity . . . .
Happy Thanksgiving, one and all. On this very day in 1950, Gen. Douglas MacArthur falls for a Chinese feint in Korea, as 230,000 pair of…
Life Begins
On this day in 1936, with the depression turning the corner, the first-ever issue of publisher Henry Luce’s “Life” appears on news stands. Luce and…
The Sunday Driver, S1,E11: When Hope and History Rhyme
Good Monday Evening to all. As we slide into the short Thanksgiving week, in some respects we’ve been here before; our thoughts may turn slightly…
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