A note on framing: The topics in this directory are only "controversial" to some — not because the facts are in dispute, but because certain historical events and ideas have been politicized. Our goal is to present them clearly, factually, and in context so students can think critically about why these conversations spark debate.
Controversial History Directory
Exploring the complex figures and events that have shaped historical debate and modern discourse.
Jim Crow & Southern Racism
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Newt Gingrich
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Peter Thiel
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The Edward Snowden Controversy
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U.S. Coups in the Cold War
View DetailsThe War on Terror
View DetailsThe Brooks Brothers Riot
View DetailsThe Clinton Impeachment
View DetailsThe Iran-Contra Affair
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