For a man who shows up in most biographies of Abraham Lincoln, histories of California, Civil War chronicles and accounts of pioneering the American West, John Frémont has remained a relatively minor player.
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Robert Caro’s Papers Headed to New-York Historical Society
After decades of dogged (and still unfinished) efforts to chronicle every detail about Lyndon B. Johnson, the master biographer’s vast paper trail has found a permanent home. Robert Caro is famous for colossal biographies of colossal figures.
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Democrats and Republicans Have Two Different Constitutions
Democratic and Republican politicians agree on one thing when it comes to President Donald Trump’s tax returns: The Constitution determines who can see them.
Finding the Federal Data on Domestic Terrorism
Is the government collecting data on acts meeting the definition of “domestic terrorism”? This question came up during two different congressional hearings this month. The short answer to the question is: Yes, but clearly more can be done.
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June 01, 2019 at 05:41AM