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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1934, Clark R. Rasmussen, American politician (died 2024) was born. In 1966, Delmore Schwartz, American poet and short story writer (born 1913) passed away. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1986, Ryan Jarvis, English footballer was born. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2024, Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from uncertain and concerned to excited and cautiously optimistic.
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