Following the news of Jimmy Carter’s admittance into hospice care at the age of 98, many are taking the time to reminisce on the former president’s dedication to kindness, compassion and peace. Carter held qualities of a unique leader which were overshadowed by a turbulence of explosive international conflicts and complex domestic issues throughout a.
Chicago is a city with deeply rooted traditions. Some are a little odd while others just make sense, like not putting ketchup on your hotdog. Although Chicago’s traditions can make the transition into the city a little daunting for newcomers, it is important to understand Chicago’s storied traditions and staples for a seamless transition into.
In all of American history, there has never been a day like Jan. 6, 2021. At 11:58 a.m., then-President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of eager supporters at the Save America Rally just beyond the White House fence. Throughout his speech, Trump repeated several false claims of election fraud before calling on the crowd.
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Jackson Healy, Staff Writer|June 6, 2021
Whether they’re made of bronze or marble, apparently not all of Chicago’s monuments are set in stone.
On July 17, 2020, amid a nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, a violent clash between police and protesters broke out after the protesters attempted to topple the city’s statue of Christopher Columbus in Grant Park, resulting in 12 arrests and at least 18 injured officers.
One week later, the statue was “temporarily” removed at Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s discretion, and on August 12, the mayor’s office announced a citywide review of public monuments through what would become known as the Chicago Monuments Project.
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