U.S. History

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David Gordon

DiLorenzo demolishes the mythological view that Lincoln's primary motive for opposing secession in 1861 was his distaste for slavery. 

Jacob G. Hornberger

There are at least four good reasons for removing Wilson’s name from Princeton buildings—racial bigotry, his embroiling the US in World War I, his founding of the Fed, and his enactment of the US income tax.

James Bovard

Henry David Thoreau left behind many great admonitions. Alas, philosophical gems are not legal tender when rent is due.