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Memoirs of Strong Women

The Relevance of History and the Legacy of Margaret Chanin

Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana is often quoted for his warning: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” In his book The Life of Reason, Santayana stressed that progress depends on retention—that without memory, humanity wouldremain in a state of perpetual infancy. But perhaps history is more than remembering events. Its relevance […]

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Miss Liberty: A Symbol of Strength and Resilience

“Miss Liberty” strides purposefully across the cover of The Saturday Evening Post in September 1943, leaning forward, perspiring, a wrench in her right hand, loaded down with all manner of equipment, a spade, mop, dust pan and brush, school books and ruler, oil and watering cans, compass, bottles of milk, civil defense cap, telephone operator’s

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