historic

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It’s a historic increase, not seen since the Korean War, when annual defense spending jumped from about $14 billion in 1950 to about $33 billion in 1951 and almost $48 billion in 1952.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A Riyadh development called Diriyah buzzes with activity around a hub of restaurants set next to a historic ruin, with a Trump-branded hotel planned nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Wille is rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in the North Side neighborhood of Ravenswood, known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, vibrant arts scene and craft breweries.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Despite some toilet troubles, Artemis II is successfully into day five of the historic 10-day mission around the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It stood at the end of Dexter Avenue in Montgomery, across the street from the historic Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had pastored during the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson