Local View: Trump a reminder why colleges need history majors
- The importance of teaching American history to young people was emphasized, stating that understanding the past is crucial for fostering love for the country.
- Wilfrid McClay's book 'Land of Hope' provides a balanced view of American history by showcasing both achievements and injustices.
- History clubs are suggested as a way to connect youths with the American story, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of their heritage.
- Teaching American history is important for young people to develop a love for America and understand its past.
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Local View: Trump a reminder why colleges need history majors
President Donald Trump and his MAGA loyalists remind us every day why the United States needs more history majors. Remember the president’s repeated vow to settle the Ukraine war “before I even arrive at the Oval Office”? Or how about his infamous 2015 pledge that Mexico will pay for his “great, great wall on our southern border”? Then there was Trump’s promise last September that your “net worth will skyrocket” and “grocery prices will come tum…
Frederick Douglass: The Trump Administration Wants to Rewrite the History of Slavery
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