Word: historicizing
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The man who has helped democracy flourish in the world's most populous Muslim nation is Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, a retired army general who, if early polls are an indication, could next year become the first Indonesian President to win re-election. Since coming to power in 2004, S.B.Y., as...
As many have noted, the convention was incredibly diverse. In fact, more African Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Native Americans, persons with disabilities, gays and lesbians participated in the historic events in Denver than have ever attended a Democratic convention before.
France, which holds the presidency of the European Union, is welcoming the visit as "historic and highly symbolic," and as a "strong and encouraging sign" for relations between the two countries. Gul's office said in a statement that the visit "will be an opportunity to overcome obstacles and prepare...
But political analysts say that while the visit may be historic, it is at best only a first step. Both countries have been seeking ways to re establish normal relations at least since Sarkisian was elected earlier this year, but obstacles include the ongoing dispute over Armenian occupation of Nagorno...
There was Mitt Romney, arguing that "we need change all right - change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington!" - a transformational feat for the formerly pro-choice, pro-gay rights governor of Massachusetts. Then there was Mike Huckabee, who thanked the media for unifying the Republican Party and praised...