Swiss seek proper role amid myths and modern shifts
Swiss scholars debunk old myths of Tell and the birth of the confederation, arguing the Ruetli meadow oath was invented. Werner Meyer and Olivier Pavillon say neutrality and banking secrecy face global challenges as Switzerland rethinks its place in world affairs. Inflation rises, neutrality debates persist, and EU ties remain limited while World Cup progress delights 7 million citizens.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Tell
Alpine
Ruetli Meadow
Werner Meyer
Basel University
Olivier Pavillon
Historical Museum of
Pavillon
Friedrich Schiller
Meyer
Ruetli
New York Times
Ruethi Meadow
Henry Kamm
Times
European Union
United Nations
Europe
U.N
Kamm
United States
Hodgson
William Tell
The
New Age
Enola Gay exhibit sparks veterans fear at Smithsonian
World War II veterans worry the first public display of the Enola Gay will be guided by today’s beliefs, emphasizing moral debate over the bombing’s impact. Smithsonian officials vow a balanced, honest exhibit while refurbishing the aircraft for a 2000s opening at Dulles.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Enola Gay
Japan
Smithsonian
Hiroshima
Paul W. Tibbets
Tibbets
Columbus
Ohio
John Corrall
Air Force Association
William A. Rooney
Committee For the Restoration
Air Force
Rooney
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival marks 66th year next weekend
The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival will run August 4 to 6 at Asheville's Thomas Wolfe Auditorium with 7 p.m. performances each night. Tickets for Thursday and Friday cost 7 dollars. new features include a shape note singing workshop and a Sunday singing at the Blue Ridge Parkway Folk Arts Center. Also listed are NC Zoo exhibit openings and Craven Day at the Horn in the West with half-price admission for Craven County residents.
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Asheville
Thomas Wolfe
Bascom Lamar Lunsford
South Turkey Creek
Blue Ridge Parkway Folk Arts Center
North America
North Carolina Zoo
Asheboro
Rocky Coast
Cypress Swamp
Zoo
Army
Golden Knights
Michael Iceberg
Iceberg Machine
Piedmont Trombone Quartet
Craven County
Horn
Boone
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Serbia
Swiss National Tourist Office
Richard Kissling
Altdorf
Canton Uri
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National Air and Space Museum
Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Boeing
Dulles International Airport
National Air and Space
Hugh Bagley
American Legion
Caribbean
Bermuda
Houston
Los Angeles
New York
New Orleans
Carolina Travel
Don Pedi
Machilnean Turf Farm, Inc
Reo
NC Wats
Florence H. Perkins
PER Flo Tours
C. Goldsboro
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Memphis
Nashville
Grand Ole
Alaska
Holland America Line
Yukon
Alaska Highway
Denali National Park
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