historical

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Under a new law the governor signed on March 25, K-12 civics education is required to incorporate the historical role of religion and religious liberty in American constitutional government and citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The PRA was established not only to preserve presidential materials as a matter of historical record, but for transparency.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

However, giving evidence to the Education Select Committee last month, Children and Families Minister Josh MacAlister acknowledged that the state "had a role" in historical forced adoptions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She spoke during a symbolic visit to the eastern city of Nanjing, where she visited the mausoleum of revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen, one of the few Chinese historical figures revered in both Beijing and Taipei.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The nitty-gritty details of the historical event itself might slip in and out of my brain like water through a screen, but this, this I could do.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin