Tag: History

"The more appropriate place for the memorial is in a museum, along with other artifacts and information on the Civil War," Kittleman said. (Image courtesy Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman/Facebook screenshot)

Confederate memorial in Maryland city removed overnight

Melissa Quinn · August 22, 2017 2:37 pm

Lee was not being honored for fighting the wrong fight, but for fighting it honorably. (iStock photo)

Beltway Confidential

Robert E. Lee fought the wrong fight, but he fought it honorably

James Bowman · August 21, 2017 2:22 pm

The stories that Anschutz spins provide an excellent overview of the growth of our nascent nation.

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How the West was civilized

Ken Raymond · August 20, 2017 4:00 am

A Japanese submarine torpedoed the USS Indianapolis early in the morning of July 30, 1945, according to the Navy. Only 316 people survived the dehydration, drowning, and shark attacks that ensued over the subsequent four to five days they spent stuck in the water. (U.S. Navy photo / Released)

National Security

Civilian researchers say they found wreckage of WWII cruiser torpedoed by Japanese submarine in 1945

Ryan Lovelace · August 19, 2017 5:38 pm

It is understandable why the descendants of black slaves should regard the idea of a statue commemorating the Confederate dead as a monument to hate. But if they look at "Appomattox" they may be able to see that there is no trace of hate in it. (Flickr)

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Confederate statues honor soldiers’ valor, not beliefs

James Bowman · August 18, 2017 7:38 pm

For the first time in 38 years, the contiguous U.S. will experience a total eclipse of the sun. On Monday, the path of totality will cross the U.S. from west to east, through 14 states, from Lincoln Beach, Ore. to Charleston, S.C. (All of North America -- plus parts of South America, Africa, and Europe -- will see a partial eclipse.) (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Experience a rare total solar eclipse across the US

Linda Hernandez · August 18, 2017 6:45 pm

"We condemn the terror attack in Barcelona, and we condemn President Trump's irresponsible and Islamophobic response to that attack. President Trump claims he needed days to get the 'facts' on Charlottesville, and said nothing about the recent bombing of a Minnesota mosque, but tweeted false information within minutes of the Barcelona attack," CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

CAIR condemns Barcelona attack, Trump tweets

Sean Higgins · August 17, 2017 10:17 pm

Trump resurrected an apparent urban legend about U.S. Gen. John Pershing executing dozens of Muslim prisoners with bullets dipped in pigs blood. (AP Photo)

National Security

Trump resurrects tall tale about General Pershing and Muslims after Barcelona terror attack

Caitlin Yilek · August 17, 2017 7:21 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi held the gavel for 1,460 days and she never tried tearing down the Confederate statues during her tenure. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

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Nancy Pelosi calls on Paul Ryan to remove the Confederate statues she left in place

Philip Wegmann · August 17, 2017 6:52 pm

"To me, it's just like going to New York City right now and taking down the monument of those who perished in 9/11. It will come to that," Maine Gov. Paul LePage said. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Maine Gov. Paul LePage: Removing Confederate statues is like taking down 9/11 memorials

Sean Langille · August 17, 2017 4:29 pm

Trump lashed out at the senator early Thursday morning over Charlottesville. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lindsey Graham responds to Trump’s attacks after Charlottesville: ‘Please fix this. History is watching’

Caitlin Yilek · August 17, 2017 4:06 pm

Half the press greeted this as an absurd question or suggestion. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

No, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson aren’t next

Washington Examiner · August 17, 2017 4:01 am