Tag: US History
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American Involvement in the Cambodian War and Genocide
Owen James explores the tragic, overlooked history of Cambodia during the Cold War. By examining catastrophic bombing campaigns and covert political maneuvers, James argues for American complicity in the rise of the Khmer Rouge. This account reveals how US actions helped facilitate a horrifying genocide that devastated the entire nation .
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The Declaration of Independence at 250 – The United States of America’s Unlikely Success in Translating Revolutionary Ideals into Unified Government
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are pivotal U.S. documents that transitioned colonial ideals into government structure. The Declaration justified independence, while the Constitution addressed challenges posed by the Articles of Confederation. Together, they articulated democracy’s foundations, although contradictions persist, notably regarding freedom and governance under Trump’s presidency.
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11 Years On: Hamilton and Historical Musicals
Since its Broadway debut in 2015, Hamilton redefined historical musicals through hip-hop, engaging younger audiences. Manahil Masood considers how it celebrates history, but also raises concerns about accuracy, representation, and oversimplification.
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A Short History of the U.S. ‘s ‘Secret War’ in Laos
Roya Kenny outlines a period of significant military activity in Laos and its devastating long-term effects. The text focuses on the extent of the aerial operations, the resulting humanitarian crisis, and the ongoing difficulties the nation faces in recovering from this historical event and its persistent physical remnants.
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Whipping up a Frenzy: President Truman and Cold War Hysteria
Eve Beere looks at the aftermath of FDR’s presidency and Truman’s adoption of an aggressive anti-Soviet approach to mark a shift from collaboration to confrontation.
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Distorting LGBTQ+ history? Problems with treating the Stonewall Riots as a moment of radical change
Kate Taylor challenges the perception that the Stonewall Riots marked a moment of radical change for LGBTQ+ history.
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The Curious Case of Pro-War Propaganda in Post-War Musical Theater
Annika Rasmussen explores the presence of pro-American propaganda in post-WW2 musical theater, offering reflections on how contemporary viewers react to this.
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Strength in Deception: FDR and a Wartime Presidency
Eva Beere explores how Franklin D. Roosevelt solidified his power amid America’s involvement in the Second World War.
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