History

Yalta: This Is What We Voted For Yalta: This Is What We Voted For

The agreement among the Big Three at the Crimean Conference could provide the road map for a lasting peace.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / I.F. Stone

Behind Eisenhower’s Victory Behind Eisenhower’s Victory

Ike's win in 1952 can be attributed to a case of national insecurity.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / The Nation

‘Cross of Gold’ ‘Cross of Gold’

At the 1896 Democratic convention, William Jennings Bryan delivers a speech for the ages.

Apr 2, 2009 / The Editors

Watts: The Forgotten Slum Watts: The Forgotten Slum

The Watts riot was rooted in contempt--for those who ignore the suffering and squalor of a community.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / Carey McWilliams

‘Social Security’ Under the New Deal ‘Social Security’ Under the New Deal

The New Deal delivers its greatest gift to the American people, but there's a catch: they'll have to pay for it.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / Abraham Epstein

Scopes Trial: What Lies Beyond Dayton Scopes Trial: What Lies Beyond Dayton

The separation of church and state is put on trial in Tennessee.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / Rollin Lynde Hartt

Garvey: A Mass Leader Garvey: A Mass Leader

The movement may not ultimately succeed, but Marcus Garvey has instilled in many blacks what other civil rights organization have failed to do--pride.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / E. Franklin Frazier

Huey Long: Death of a Demagogue Huey Long: Death of a Demagogue

Huey sleeps with the other kingfish.

Apr 2, 2009 / The Editors

Africa for the Africans: The Garvey Movement Africa for the Africans: The Garvey Movement

The movement for a Republic of Africa--run for and by black people--grows strong on the streets of Harlem.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / William Pickens

Nixon Resigns: A Type to Remember Nixon Resigns: A Type to Remember

The long national nightmare of Richard Nixon's political career is over.

Apr 2, 2009 / Feature / Mark Harris

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