US History
February 17: This Day in History
On February 17, 1863, Abraham Lincoln established the National Academy of Sciences. This day also marks the burning of Giordano Bruno (1600), the recognition of the Orange Free State (1854), the repeal of Prohibition in Oregon (1933), and Kosovo’s independence declaration (2008).
Echoes of the Past: When the U.S. Embraced High Tariffs and 'America First' in the 1930s
In a bid to safeguard domestic industries and revitalize the economy, the United States in the 1930s turned towards high tariffs and fervent ‘America First’ policies. This pivotal moment in American history is worth revisiting as it offers insights into both the economic strategies of the past and their lasting