Almanac entry for August 16 2017 with births and historical notes
Almanac notes include birthdays of T E Lawrence Ann Blyth Eydie Gorme Frank Gifford Kathie Lee Gifford James Cameron Angela Bassett Madonna Steve Carell and Elvis Presley early recording. Sports SI first issue in 1954. Kittinger 1960 jump height 102800 feet. Moon phase mentions last quarter between Aug 14 and today.
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Elvis Presley
Trump’s reluctance to condemn white supremacists raised doubts
The piece critiques President Trump for failing to denounce white supremacy after Charlottesville, noting past statements and actions showing sympathy to white grievance. It cites reactions from Republican figures, Sessions’ terrorism claim, and subsequent political calculations. It also recalls prior Trump controversies and his self-proclaimed lack of racism.
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Washington
Trump
Charlottesville
Obama
Heather Heyer
David Duke
Potus
U.S
Ted Cruz
Texas
Orrin Hatch
GOP
Stormer
Kenneth Frazier
Merck Pharmaceutical Company
American Manufacturing Council
Frazier
Jeff Sessions
Justice Department
Trump Organization
Central Park
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Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Time for Trump to disavow votes of hate groups
Cal Thomas argues that Donald Trump must explicitly reject endorsements from white supremacist groups and hate organizations, and condemn their violence. The piece contrasts Civil War legacies, the Charlottesville marchers, and calls for moral clarity in political support, urging unity against hatred.
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Trump
Frederick Douglass
Martin Luther King Jr
America
Jefferson
White House
Washington Post
David Duke
Donald Trump
Duke
Charlottesville
Barack Obama
Democrats split risk more gains if Sanders fuels purge
The piece argues that Sanders supporters threaten Democratic unity with a litmus test demanding Medicare for all. It notes Our Revolution actions and internal clashes with the DNC and Harris. It assesses risks to retaking the House amid Obamacare battles.
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