Presidential Time Capsules

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  Duke Boykin

  

  16 hours ago

  On this day in history, December 4, 1783, Washington bids farewell to his troops at Fraunces Tavern in NYC

  Fox News - By Angelica Stabile

  George Washington gave a final goodbye to his soldiers at the close of the Revolutionary War on this day in history, Dec. 4, 1783. Washington, then-commanding general of the Continental Army, rallied his military officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, according to History.com. He then informed …

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  Duke Boykin

  

  4 days ago

  Henry Kissinger remembered as influential statesman, 'war criminal'

  NBC News - By Phil Helsel

  Henry Kissinger, who helped negotiate an end to the Vietnam War, was also criticized for U.S. policies that supported brutal regimes. Controversy over Henry Kissinger, the influential former secretary of state who played a pivotal role in the Vietnam War and the U.S. policy of détente during the …

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  Duke Boykin

  

  Jun 30

  Why President Harry Truman Didn’t Like J. Robert Oppenheimer

  biography.com - Colin McEvoy

  Although physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and President Harry S. Truman were both pivotal figures in the development and use of the atomic bomb during …

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  Duke Boykin

  

  5 days ago

  Jimmy Carter, 99, joins US presidents at wife Rosalynn’s memorial

  South China Morning Post  - Agence France-Presse

  The former US leader briefly left hospice care to make a rare public appearance with successors Biden and Clinton and all 5 living first ladies at …

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  Duke Boykin

  

  6 days ago

  Jimmy Carter arrives for his wife Rosalynn Carter's tribute service

  ABC News

  President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and several former first ladies joined Tuesday's tribute.

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  6 days ago

  President Biden, President Clinton, and all living first ladies arrive at Rosalynn Carter’s memorial service.

  The Recount