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  • US opposes penalty for Russia over historic books

    The Obama administration is opposing a Jewish group’s bid to have civil fines levied against Russia for failing to obey a court order to return its historic books and documents — a dispute that has halted the loan of Russian art works for exhibit in the United States. In a recent court filing, the Justice Department argued that judicial sanctions against Russia in this case would be contrary to US foreign policy interests and inconsistent with US law.The Obama administration is opposing a Jewish group’s bid to have civil fines levied against Russia for failing to obey a court order to return its historic books and documents — a dispute that has halted the loan of Russian art works for exhibit in the United States. In a recent court filing, the Justice Department argued that judicial sanctions against Russia in this case would be contrary to US foreign policy interests and inconsistent with US law. (Associated Press, 9/10/12)
  • Alexander Saxton, 93, historian of race in America

    NEW YORK — Alexander Saxton, who would go on to become a prominent historian of race in America, summed himself up in a blurb on the dust jacket of his first novel, ‘‘Grand Crossings,’’ published when he was 24. (New York Times, 9/1/12)

More in history

  • 10 Boston lives tell the tale of the Civil War

    For them, the Civil War was a profound, heroic, and sometimes tragic extension of a deeply held cause to which they were wholly committed. (Globe Staff, 6/10/11)
  • Cemetery tour offer a window to Randolph's past

    In an effort to enlighten residents about Randolph’s rich historical past, the Randolph Historical Society is offering a series of free summer events. The “History Around Us’’ series will kick off with a tour of Central Cemetery next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (Globe Staff, 6/8/11)
  • “Postcards from Onset’’ chronicles seaside village’s colorful past

    WAREHAM — Onset holds many secrets. Many don’t know that the village in the town of Wareham was once a summertime destination for world-famous entertainers like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, and W.C. Fields, as well as chorus line dancers from Broadway. Or that it once had a casino that hosted big band concerts, huge dance parties, and wrestling ... (Globe Staff, 6/8/11)
  • Hingham residents recall 1942 visit from Eleanor Roosevelt

    John Thomas was just 2 years old when Eleanor Roosevelt came to his Hingham neighborhood on Jan. 6, 1942. But he heard the details of the visit many times from his mother. (Globe Correspondent, 6/8/11)
  • House tour echoes Eleanor Roosevelt’s book that found America in Hingham

    A month after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Eleanor Roosevelt set out to capture the nation’s idealized spirit. She ended up producing a paean to Hingham. (Globe Correspondent, 6/8/11)
  • 150th anniversary of Civil War offers communities a portal into local history

    In 1861, a day after he turned the minimum enlistment age of 18, Duxbury resident Herbert Chandler signed up to fight for the North in the Civil War. He was joined by 214 others from his town — including 14-year-old Charles Rogers and seven other teens, who apparently all lied about their ages. (Globe Correspondent, 6/4/11)
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