centennial

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When Americans prepared to commemorate the nation’s centennial in 1876, the nation had begun to come to terms with its complicated history, and many saw reason to celebrate its mere continued existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But a centennial is as good a time as any to fill in what the predominant narrative often leaves out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The problem is putting down the camera, especially during this centennial year, when the road is dressed up with more lights, banners, murals and fresh paint than it has seen for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This began with the Galsworthy centennial in 1967, when the BBC adapted the first six volumes of the overarching series in 26 television episodes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After seeing women omitted from history in the centennial celebrations, the suffragists decided to write their own account of the women’s suffrage movement.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling