Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1274, Robert the Bruce, Scottish king (died 1329) was born. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1806, James Smith, Irish-American lawyer and politician (born 1719) passed away. In 1913, Cordwainer Smith, American sinologist, author, and academic (died 1966) was born. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1925, Sid Smith, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2004) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1984, Jacoby Jones, American football player (died 2024) was born. In 1993, Rebecca Bross, American gymnast was born. In 1999, Jan Sloot, Dutch computer scientist and electronics technician (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Smith Machine Is Finally Getting Respect
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
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