Tag: u_s_history

Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Trump's communism claims, debate over U.S. first capital

10 Jul 2026 8:36 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Ellen Hine

PolitiFact examines President Trump's recent claims labeling Democrats as communists and delves into the historical debate over whether New York City or Philadelphia was the United States' first capital.

Politics and Government Media General Politics Democratic Party Republican Party Federal Government Election Social Issues Donald Trump Communism New York City Philadelphia U.S. History Political Rhetoric PolitiFact's Ellen Hine
Library of Congress Builds Web Archive to Document America's 250th Anniversary

2 Jul 2026 9:25 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is creating the America 250 Semiquincentennial Web Archive, documenting diverse community reflections and celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary. This initiative preserves a wide range of online perspectives for future generations.

Politics and Government Media General Politics Federal Government State Governments Digital and Print Publishing Education Social Issues America 250 Semiquincentennial Library of Congress Web Archive Malea Walker U.S. History Government U.S. Library of Congress
Vandenberg Coalition Unveils Interactive Timeline on 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy

30 Jun 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: The Vandenberg Coalition

The Vandenberg Coalition has launched an interactive timeline, "Lessons from 250 Years," exploring 250 years of U.S. foreign policy and national security debates. It highlights 33 defining moments, emphasizing the evolving and essential nature of American global leadership.

Politics and Government World General Politics Federal Government Military Vandenberg Coalition American independence U.S. foreign policy national security global leadership interactive timeline U.S. history The Vandenberg Coalition
Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Trump's 401(k) Claims, Explores History Myths, and Reports on New Sunscreen Approval

26 Jun 2026 8:36 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Ellen Hine

PolitiFact reports President Trump exaggerated 401(k) gains, debunks common U.S. history myths, and covers the FDA's approval of a new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol, according to its latest newsletter.

Politics and Government Business Health Science & Technology Economy Financial Markets Education Medical Science Federal Government Donald Trump 401(k)Fact-checking U.S. History Sunscreen FDA Bemotrizinol PolitiFact's Ellen Hine