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Decade of Disunion: How Massachusetts and South Carolina Led the Way to Civil War, 1849-1861

Robert W. Merry

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Are We Living Through Another 1850s?

It’s difficult to see how these profound antipathies and fears will dissipate soon through any normal political processes.

by Robert W. Merry via The American Conservative on July 22, 2024

168 Days: Recalling an Old-Fashioned Court Packing Drama

After months of political maneuvering, intrigue, backroom bargaining, and furious oratory, the fate of FDR's plan was clear.

by Robert W. Merry via The American Conservative on March 27, 2019

America’s Tumultuous History With Tariffs

From William McKinley to Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump has plenty of precedent if he's looking for it.

by Robert W. Merry via The American Conservative on March 6, 2018

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Andy Jackson's Populism

It started with a hatred of crony capitalism.

by Robert W. Merry via The American Conservative on May 3, 2017

Andrew Jackson

The Five Most Powerful Populist Uprisings in U.S. History

Populism stretches through the American experience.

by Robert W. Merry via The American Conservative on April 15, 2017

The Greatest Presidents

Historians agree on the top three. Below that, there are fascinating trends in opinion.

by Robert W. Merry via The American Conservative on February 20, 2017

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