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- noun a lesson in the facts of history
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And he gave us an interesting history lesson, pointing out that his decision was based in part on the 1948 decision in Perez v. Sharp to end the state's ban on interracial marriage.
frindley commented on the word history lesson
History Lesson
History repeats itself.
Has to.
No-one listens.
A poem by Steve Turner
November 5, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word history lesson
Well, some people are listening, but they're usually not the ones in a position to prevent it from repeating itself... :)
November 5, 2008
frindley commented on the word history lesson
Too true. Poets for example.
November 5, 2008