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Franklin D. Roosevelt and the meaning of freedom

Franklin D. Roosevelt and the meaning of freedom

The State of the Union address given 75 years ago today by President Franklin D. Roosevelt became known as the "Four Freedoms" speech. In it FDR said people everywhere in the world deserve freedom of speech and worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear.
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The Jackie Tapes: 1964 interviews, daughter provide intimate look at Kennedy years

The Jackie Tapes: 1964 interviews, daughter provide intimate look at Kennedy years

In March 1964, a few months after President Kennedy's assassination, Arthur Schlesinger recorded many hours of interviews with Jacqueline Kennedy. On the 50th anniversary of JFK's presidency, the tapes were released in a book and CD collection, with daughter Caroline Kennedy writing the forward, sharing her favorite moments in a 2011 speech.
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Before 'Fences,' August Wilson was a poet -- and a St. Paulite

Before 'Fences,' August Wilson was a poet -- and a St. Paulite

"Fences" is making its silver screen debut this week. But before it was adapted by Hollywood, "Fences" began on the stage, penned by two-time Pulitzer prizewinner -- and one-time St. Paulite -- August Wilson.
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Bill of Rights beloved now, but not so much in 1791

Bill of Rights beloved now, but not so much in 1791

America this week celebrates the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. But while revered today, the Bill of Rights wasn't a big deal in its first 100-plus years.
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New Ulm, Minn. experiences World War II

New Ulm, Minn. experiences World War II

Some residents of New Ulm, Minn., served in the Pacific and in Europe during World War II. Coming from a town with deep roots in Germany, New Ulm residents share their struggles and experiences from the draft to the end of the war.
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Aspen Ideas Festival: Do We Need to Rescue the Humanities?

Aspen Ideas Festival: Do We Need to Rescue the Humanities?

Many college students will be returning to their homes this weekend to share a meal with those who might be helping pay for that education, their parents. Both might be asking themselves, what makes a good education?
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