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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) points to a newly installed sign above his office after he was elected in 15 rounds of votes.

What Lessons Can the House Draw From 1923’s Speaker Battle?

The House speaker fight was eerily reminiscent of 1923 — but the differences between the two will drive what comes next.

by Christopher McKnight Nichols, Maxine Wagenhoffer via Made By History on January 9, 2023

People wait for a free coronavirus test outside the Lincoln Park Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Dec. 30.

The 1918 Flu is Even More Relevant in 2022 Thanks to Omicron

The past provides a key lesson to minimize the damage from the omicron surge.

by Christopher McKnight Nichols via Made By History on January 3, 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden

The Atlantic Charter Then and Now: Security and Stability Needs Justice

The new agreement echoes the original 1941 version, but mentions human rights and dignity explicitly, envisioning them as a starting point for the world order.

by Christopher McKnight Nichols, Elizabeth Borgwardt via Made By History on June 22, 2021

Donald Trump.

President Trump’s Desire to Reopen Businesses Quickly Is Dangerous

History teaches us that prioritizing the economy could kill hundreds of thousands.

by Christopher McKnight Nichols via Made By History on March 25, 2020

Woodrow Wilson speaking to Congress.

We’re Still Haunted by Our Failure to Grapple with the Dark Side of World War I

Changes wrought by the war still shape America today.

by Christopher McKnight Nichols via Made By History on November 11, 2018

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