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George Washington Fought for America’s Independence—and Its Booze Industry
George Washington wasn’t ... proved more challenging. Alcohol became such big business that, in 1794, the government’s attempt to tax it triggered a Whiskey Rebellion by Pennsylvania farmers.
The Washington Post20d
Glitz and history at the border: Laredo throws George Washington a party
LAREDO, Texas — George ... become rancorous relations between the two countries. “The bridge ceremony matters more than ever now,” said Elaine Peña, a professor of anthropology at ...
How the pardon power came to undermine the rule of law
How this unfettered clemency power came to be written into our Constitution and how, in spite of frequent abuse, it seems ...
The Conversation21d
How allies have helped the US gain independence, defend freedom and keep the peace – even as the US did the same for our friends
As a former diplomat, I’m aware that how the U.S. treats its allies has been a crucial question in every presidency, since George Washington became the ... the benefit of big business.
The Washington Post11d
How China pulled ahead to become the world leader in electric vehicles
The city is one of at least a dozen localities vying to become China’s Detroit for ... an expert on Chinese EVs in George Washington University’s engineering department, noting that Chinese ...
Dallas Morning News25d
Letters to the Editor — Eighth graders choose their favorite president
One of my favorite presidents is George Washington. Before he became president he was well ... suppressing the Whisky Rebellion and also establishing a trade relationship with Great Britain ...
The News-Gazette20d
Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: Illini athletes named Washington
Terrell Washington finished ... and was a key part of Illinois’ Big Ten regular-season championship in 2001. On this 293rd anniversary of the birth of George Washington — Feb. 22, 1732 ...