Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1775, American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 1885, The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. In 1933, Harry Browne, American soldier and politician (died 2006) was born. In 1943, Newt Gingrich, American historian and politician, 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was born. In 1951, Starhawk, American author and activist was born. In 1958, Jon Leibowitz, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1959, Carol Anderson, American author and historian was born. In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Americans divided but anxious over future of voting, speech and gun rights, poll finds
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, underscores a deep-seated consensus on the importance of personal freedoms
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Technique: Bandwagon
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