Historian Ken Burns Says America Has Endured Worse Divisions

Historian Ken Burns used the July Fourth holiday weekend to deliver an unexpectedly optimistic message

He argued that America’s current political divisions are neither unique nor insurmountable despite the nation’s deeply polarized climate

Speaking with MS NOW’s Jonathan Capehart during a special marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Burns urged Americans to view today’s challenges through the broader sweep of U.S. history and warned against what he called “narcissistic Chicken Little” thinking about the country’s future.

When asked what gives him the greatest hope for America’s future, Burns looked to the nation’s past, arguing that some of its darkest and most divisive chapters ultimately demonstrate its resilience.

“We were way more divided during the Revolution, way more divided during the Civil War, way more divided in the period after the Civil War, Reconstruction, way more divided during Vietnam,” Burns said.

He argued that Americans too often view the present as the nation’s darkest period, overlooking the far deeper crises the country has endured throughout its history.

“I think we have to stop the kind of narcissistic Chicken Little, ‘Oh, this is the worst time ever,'” Burns said.

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American Greatness - "The Last best hope of Earth"

Reagan defined American greatness as its people, not its government. We the People are the country

In his re-election campaign, he said, “The greatness of America doesn’t begin in Washington; it begins with each of you—in the mighty spirit of free people under God, in the bedrock values you live by each day in your families, neighborhoods, and workplaces.”

In 1983, in his speech calling the Soviet Union the Evil Empire, Reagan said, “Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the greatness and the genius of America. America is good. And if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.”

25 years later, Obama’s election proved Reagan was right about ceasing greatness. Loyalty matters. Obama refused to honor the flag by covering his heart with his hand and Democrats nominated him.

The problem today is millions of those newcomers just absolutely hate America because even with control of the schools and the media, Democrats cannot generate enough self-loathing to keep them in power.

You cannot reconcile Christianity with Islamism.

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Hamas to Release Last Live American Hostage

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Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas said Sunday it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held for over 550 days, as part of an effort to reach a ceasefire deal and resume humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.

Alexander's release is also thought to be a gesture by Hamas to President Trump as he visits the Middle East later this week, sources said.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff spoke to Alexander's parents and notified them of Hamas' plans, the source said. Witkoff is expected to travel to Israel on Monday ahead of his release.

Alexander is the only living American citizen among the 59 hostages being held by Hamas. Only 21 of those hostages are known to still be alive, and the condition of three others isn't clear.

Four of the dead hostages are American citizens: Itay Chen, Gadi Haggai, Judi Haggai and Omer Nuetra.

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