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GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

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Learning from History and Recommending TV Shows

The speaker emphasizes the importance of presenting a balanced and accurate view of history in museums, criticizing the tendency to focus only on the negative aspects of the past. They highlight the role of Britain in ending the slave trade and slavery in the 19th century, expressing frustration at the skewed portrayal of historical events. Additionally, the speaker recommends TV shows such as 'Franklin', 'The Big Cigar', and 'A Gentleman in Moscow' for streaming content viewing.

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