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250 Years of Freedom. 250 Years of defending the Free World. 🇺🇸 From defeating slavery backed by European imperialists in the American Civil War, to defeating Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, Fascist Italy and Soviet communism — America became the anchor power of the Free World. https://t.co/PAebhXRjHD #Freedom #AmericanHistory #DefendDemocracy #US #DE #JP #IT #RU

The Smithsonian Institution has reinstated mentions of President Trump's impeachments at the National Portrait Gallery, including them in an updated exhibition alongside significant events from his first term, following previous scrutiny and removal of this information amid Trump's criticisms of the institution's portrayal of American history. #AmericanHistory #PresidentialImpeachment #SmithsonianExhibit #US #IL #NY #WA

Smithsonian Adds Back Impeachment Language to Label on Trump Portrait

The Smithsonian Institution has reinstated mentions of President Trump's impeachments in the National Portrait Gallery, alongside other significant events from his first term, following previous criticism for their removal amid Trump's objections to the depiction of American history. #TrumpImpeachment #AmericanHistory #Smithsonian #US

Smithsonian Adds Back Impeachment Language to Label on Trump Portrait

Alexis Coe discusses the contradictions in American history, highlighting how the pursuit of liberty often coexisted with imperial ambitions, illustrated by events from the U.S. invasion of Mexico in the 1840s to contemporary geopolitical maneuvers in places like Iran and Greenland, ultimately challenging the notion that American actions abroad are solely rooted in the promotion of freedom. #AmericanHistory #Imperialism #Liberty #US #MX #CU #PR #PH #IR #GB #VN #BR #CL #DK #RU #CN #GR

The Best Books to Read on American Empire

In her exploration of American history, Alexis Coe highlights the recurring contradictions between the United States' foundational ideals of liberty and its imperial pursuits, tracing the evolution of American expansionism from the early justifications of Manifest Destiny through military interventions and covert operations in the 20th century, culminating in contemporary geopolitical ambitions in the Arctic. #AmericanHistory #Imperialism #Liberty #US #MX #IR #CN #RU #DK #BR #CL #VN #GL

The Best Books to Read on American Empire

Alexis Coe's article examines the complex relationship between American ideals of liberty and the historical realities of imperialism, highlighting key figures and events from George Washington to present-day foreign policy, revealing a persistent tension between the promotion of democracy and the exercise of power over other nations. #AmericanHistory #Imperialism #Freedom #US #MX #CU #PR #PH #IR #RU #DK

The Best Books to Read on American Empire

Alexis Coe's article explores the paradox of American imperialism, tracing its roots from the founding ideals of liberty to modern foreign policy, highlighting key historical moments such as the Louisiana Purchase, the U.S. invasion of Mexico, the overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, and contemporary geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, ultimately suggesting that America's quest for power often conflicts with its professed values of freedom and democracy. #AmericanHistory #Imperialism #Freedom #US #MX #CU #PR #PH #IR #RU #DK #CN #VN #BR #CL #GQ

The Best Books to Read on American Empire

In her exploration of American imperialism, Alexis Coe illustrates how the United States has historically attempted to reconcile its foundational ideals of liberty with territorial expansion and military intervention, from the early justifications of Manifest Destiny to modern geopolitical maneuvers concerning places like Iran and Greenland, highlighting the persistent contradictions in American foreign policy. #AmericanHistory #Imperialism #Liberty #US #MX #IR #GB #CN #RU #DK #VT

The Best Books to Read on American Empire

David French interviews Justice Neil Gorsuch about their children's book celebrating the Declaration of Independence, discussing how its ideals continue to influence American society, the process behind its writing, and the costs endured by its signers, while exploring themes of originalism, individual rights, and the importance of historical context in understanding the law today. #SupremeCourt #DeclarationOfIndependence #AmericanHistory #US #GB

Video: Opinion | 'Not a Perfect Union': Neil Gorsuch on America at 250

In a conversation marking the approach of the United States' 250th anniversary, columnist David French interviews Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch about the radical ideas behind the Declaration of Independence, its ongoing relevance in contemporary jurisprudence, and Gorsuch's belief in the interplay between originalism and a commitment to protecting the rights of the individual. #AmericanHistory #SupremeCourt #Originalism #US

Opinion | 'Not a Perfect Union': Neil Gorsuch on America at 250

David French interviews Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch about the influence of the ideals from the Declaration of Independence on contemporary America, exploring themes of originalism, the historical context of the signers, and the balance of governmental powers, while emphasizing the importance of understanding history to safeguard individual rights and inspire future generations. #SupremeCourt #AmericanHistory #DeclarationOfIndependence #US #IN #GB

Video: Opinion | 'Not a Perfect Union': Neil Gorsuch on America at 250

In a conversation marking the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary, columnist David French interviews Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch about their shared views on originalism, the radical foundations of the nation, and the importance of individual rights, as highlighted in Gorsuch's new children's book on the Declaration of Independence. #Originalism #AmericanHistory #SupremeCourt #US

Opinion | 'Not a Perfect Union': Neil Gorsuch on America at 250

As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, columnist David French interviews Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch about their shared views on originalism, the radical ideas of the Declaration of Independence, and the enduring responsibilities these principles impose on contemporary society. #AmericanHistory #SupremeCourt #Originalism #US

Opinion | 'Not a Perfect Union': Neil Gorsuch on America at 250