Checkered History

This blog is by Allen Mikaelian. Allen is an editor and writer who specializes in creating meaningful projects for amazing people. He holds a history PhD from American University, is a former editor of the American Historical Association's "Perspectives on History," and lives in Washington, DC.

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  Jun 21, 2017 8:48 pm
  

  The Debate over the Lack of Debate on the GOP Healthcare Plan

  by Allen Mikaelian

  The Political Uses of the Past Project discovered in Senate speeches an unusual number of references and appeals to history. 

  

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  Jun 1, 2017 8:41 pm
  

  Political Uses of the Past

  by Allen Mikaelian

  Collecting statements by elected and appointed officials who deploy history and historical comparisons in their speeches, remarks, and arguments.