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Surprising historical facts from the past

People during wartime adopted the Imperium Philosophy, expecting a strong Western defense.

People during wartime adopted the Imperium Philosophy, expecting a strong Western defense.

government May 16, 2026
In the 1920s, American Jews faced widespread societal resentment and blame.

In the 1920s, American Jews faced widespread societal resentment and blame.

government May 16, 2026
During World War I, government propaganda instilled unwavering patriotism.

During World War I, government propaganda instilled unwavering patriotism.

government May 6, 2026
In 2012, many Asians believed in America’s promise of equality.

In 2012, many Asians believed in America’s promise of equality.

government May 6, 2026
In 1938, Americans believed investigating un-American activities would protect democracy.

In 1938, Americans believed investigating un-American activities would protect democracy.

government May 5, 2026
Theodore Roosevelt demanded full American loyalty in 1915, but faced backlash.

Theodore Roosevelt demanded full American loyalty in 1915, but faced backlash.

government May 5, 2026
Many believed in temperance for a healthier, sober America.

Many believed in temperance for a healthier, sober America.

government May 5, 2026
In the 1920s, government promoted that women should avoid smoking cigarettes.

In the 1920s, government promoted that women should avoid smoking cigarettes.

government May 5, 2026
In 2012, the CIA approved the release of shocking coal policies.

In 2012, the CIA approved the release of shocking coal policies.

government May 5, 2026
In 1940, the U.S. investigated UN-AMERICAN propaganda activities relentlessly.

In 1940, the U.S. investigated UN-AMERICAN propaganda activities relentlessly.

government May 4, 2026
Many believed HTTPS would secure their personal data online.

Many believed HTTPS would secure their personal data online.

government May 4, 2026
Old timers leaving Chinook expected prosperity, but faced despair instead.

Old timers leaving Chinook expected prosperity, but faced despair instead.

government May 4, 2026
Always click to inspect Russian bots, or so we believed.

Always click to inspect Russian bots, or so we believed.

government May 4, 2026
Many believed the White House would protect Uganda's independence efforts.

Many believed the White House would protect Uganda's independence efforts.

government May 3, 2026
In the 18th century, many pages defended government actions with biased reports.

In the 18th century, many pages defended government actions with biased reports.

government May 3, 2026
In the 1990s, many pages defended traditional morality against homosexual rights agendas.

In the 1990s, many pages defended traditional morality against homosexual rights agendas.

government May 2, 2026
Voters were promised bipartisan cooperation to improve Congress's productivity.

Voters were promised bipartisan cooperation to improve Congress's productivity.

government May 2, 2026
Officials insisted investigations would protect America from un-American propaganda.

Officials insisted investigations would protect America from un-American propaganda.

government May 2, 2026
Many believed Rodolfo Acuña's pages would secure Chicano history's place in education.

Many believed Rodolfo Acuña's pages would secure Chicano history's place in education.

government May 2, 2026
In the 1938 era, the Dies Committee investigated un-American propaganda activities.

In the 1938 era, the Dies Committee investigated un-American propaganda activities.

government May 2, 2026