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The World

War Bonds, Congress’ Declaration of War, Americans on the War

Business Takeout: To finance the war effort, Secretary of Defense Henry Morgenthau brought in a new public investment that appealed to American patriotism. They’re called “War Bonds,” and everyone is being asked to invest. Takeaway contributor Louise Story tells us how it works and how Americans take part. Washington Takeout: After the Pearl Harbor attacks, […]

The World

Winston Churchill Addresses the Nation

Why the Fed should print more money to help U.S. economy

Presidential promises and economic realities

Global Politics

Remembering the Country’s Forgotten Presidents

Soviet Espionage Legend Dies

Global Politics

Legendary Soviet spy Gevork Vartanian, who helped foil a Nazi plot to kill Allied leaders in Tehran during World War II, has died in Moscow aged 87.

The World

Marines in Afghanistan Escape in a Good Book

Arts, Culture & Media

Some troops in Afghanistan spend their off hours trying to escape the tensions of the battlefield with books.

Special Relationship? Behind the Doors of Buckingham Palace

Arts, Culture & Media

With President Obama staying at Buckingham Palace, Britain’s so-called special relationship with the US is appears as strong as ever. But The World’s Patrick Cox reports that many Britons aren’t so sure that President Obama likes them all that much.

The World

Takeouts: war bonds, Congress’ declaration of war, Americans on the war

Arts, Culture & Media

Business Takeout: To finance the war effort, Secretary of Defense Henry Morgenthau brings in a new public investment to appeal to American patriotism. They’re called “War Bonds” and everyone is being asked to invest. Takeaway contributor Louise Story tells us how it works and how Americans take part. Washington Takeout: After the Pearl Harbor attacks, […]

The World

Churchill addresses the nation

Arts, Culture & Media

On Christmas Eve, 1941, President Roosevelt gives a public address at the White House, in which he introduces his British counterpart to the nation. Churchill tells Americans that despite all the anxiety, we should all pause to enjoy Christmas.