Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1581, Peder Skram, Danish admiral and politician (born 1503) passed away. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Dupes of War: Mises on Statism, Propaganda, and Foreign Conflict
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Mark Thornton warns that war propaganda turns citizens into dupes. Ludwig von Mises’s critique of statism explains why foreign conflicts keep returning.
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Real Clear Politics
· Jun 28, 2026
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The Hill
· Jun 22, 2026
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