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Special Section: America 50 Years Ago

Author: Edwin S. Grosvenor

The year 1970 was a watershed, so we asked several thoughtful writers to reflect on key events.

How the May Day Protests Stayed Peaceful

Author: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Edwin S. Grosvenor

During the Black Panther trials in New Haven 50 years ago this summer, a remarkable group of leaders helped calm a boisterous crowd of protesters.

Reassessing Spiro Agnew

Author: Charles J. Holden, Zach P. Messitte, Jerald Podair

Although he was forced to resign as Nixon’s Vice President, Agnew’s “tough guy” persona set the precedent for subsequent anti-establishment figures including Donald Trump.

The Women's Revolution at Time, Inc.

Author: Ann Crittenden

Not given credit for their work and paid half a man's salary, women writers won a landmark suit against discrimination at the magazines of Time, Inc., but their success has been largely overlooked.

Lafayette Square: Seven Acres of History

Author: Gil Klein

Now closed to the public as part of the enlarged White House security zone, the Square has witnessed many historic moments over the last two centuries.

Vandalism in Lafayette Square

Author: Edwin S. Grosvenor

Both our Constitution and our historic monuments were trashed during recent protests.

Juneteenth!

Author: Bruce Watson

As Gen. Granger read the announcement that slavery had ended, the celebration began. The date would go down in history — June nineteenth, soon shortened to Juneteenth.

Confederates Honored by the U.S. Army

Author: Edwin S. Grosvenor, Chase Brush

The Army has named ten military bases in honor of men who killed 365,000 U.S. soldiers. Should they be renamed? Or left as they are, since the bases are part of a “Great American Heritage," as President Trump says?

Confederates in Congress: Heritage or Hate?   

Author: Edwin S. Grosvenor

Our research reveals that 19 artworks in the U.S. Capitol honor men who were Confederate officers or officials. What many of them said, and did, is truly despicable.