January 6 and the Case for Oblivion
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Reconciliation and Revisionism: January 6 Reflections
This chapter explores the clash between sincere calls for reconciliation and the harmful revisionism surrounding January 6. It examines the complexities of legal processes related to the event, the challenges of historical memory, and the implications of forgiveness in shaping future narratives. The discussion emphasizes the missed opportunities for broader political responses and the ways society might remember and memorialize this pivotal day.
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