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Three prominent historians discuss America's historical narrative amidst a politically charged environment.

Three prominent historians discuss a national milestone arriving in the midst of a politically charged conflict over how Americans see the past. It’s a “goat rodeo,” Lepore says.

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Guest: Jill Lepore

Topics covered

• history
• politics
• national identity
• historical interpretation
• cultural conflict

Keywords

• history wars
• Jill Lepore
• American history
• political conflict
• historical narrative

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Organizations: The New Yorker, WNYC Studios

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