historical

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The PRA was established not only to preserve presidential materials as a matter of historical record, but for transparency.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

There is historical anti-Chinese sentiment expressed by the Vietnamese population, but relations between the two communist parties are close.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Raul Castro remains an influential figure, with Diaz-Canel himself acknowledging that the "historical leader of the revolution" was guiding the US talks.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Fortunately, U.S. productivity growth has been above historical averages for the past several years, said Greg Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The Adams presidency, in fact, might be the classic example of the historical truism that inherited circumstances define the parameters within which presidential leadership takes shape, that history shapes presidents, rather than vice versa.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis