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Colleges Reflect on 250 Years of American History, Warts and All
Colleges Reflect on 250 Years of American History, Warts and All kathryn.palmer Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Higher education institutions are commemorating the nation’s founding by providing a forum for grappling with the uncomfortable and nuanced aspects of the American past. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
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