History
A Brief History of the State of the Union
The State of the Union, with all its pomp and pageantry, is largely a 20th Century invention. Until 1947, what we now call the State...
History
The Rev. Billy Graham and Civil Rights
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Since the evangelist Dr. Billy Graham died earlier this week, there's been a stunning degree of historical revisionism about Graham’s record on civil...
Cybersecurity
Forgetting The Past: The U.S. Response to Russian Disinformation
Russia's interference during the 2016 elections was not a fluke. Rather it reflects ongoing efforts which date back more than a century. The U.S....
History
Does the American Constitution allow for the rise of a dictator?
The U.S. Constitution is built from the ground up to prevent a dictatorship. It was a topic into which the founders invested substantial thought.
The Constitution...
History
Eclipses Echo Through History
The modern view of eclipses is still one of wonder. But, their rarity and strangeness caused them to take on great significance throughout history....
History
The Surprising Reason for the White House’s Oval-shaped Rooms
The oval shape of rooms in the White House was chosen to accommodate an elaborately formal greeting ceremony known as a "Levee." The ceremony was...