#historylessons — Public Fediverse posts
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Heather Cox Richardson asks: Remember when a Republican bravely stood against her own party? In 1950, Senator Margaret Chase Smith condemned McCarthyism, defending American principles and freedom of speech. Her "Declaration of Conscience" warned against political exploitation, a lesson history proved right. Discover more here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/may-31-2026 #HistoryLessons #PoliticalCourage. Thank you for this valuable reflection, Heather.
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Heather Cox Richardson asks: Remember when a Republican bravely stood against her own party? In 1950, Senator Margaret Chase Smith condemned McCarthyism, defending American principles and freedom of speech. Her "Declaration of Conscience" warned against political exploitation, a lesson history proved right. Discover more here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/may-31-2026 #HistoryLessons #PoliticalCourage. Thank you for this valuable reflection, Heather.