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July 4th Special: Why Heather Cox Richardson Still Has Hope for American Democracy
On with Kara Swisher
History Unveils Truths in Full Light
American history reveals that critical events often occur in the public eye rather than in the shadows. Major incidents, such as the Salem witch trials, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Red Scare, highlight a pattern of visibility surrounding societal challenges. This bright yet dark immediate history is paired with a collective tendency to forget these significant moments, indicating a striking duality in the American narrative where crises are both exposed to the public and quickly sidelined in memory.
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