history lesson love

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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.

    Aubrey Sarvis: Basic Civil Rights for All 2008

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  • History Lesson

    History repeats itself.

    Has to.

    No-one listens.

    A poem by Steve Turner

    November 5, 2008

  • Well, some people are listening, but they're usually not the ones in a position to prevent it from repeating itself... :)

    November 5, 2008

  • Too true. Poets for example.

    November 5, 2008