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How many atomic bombs were still available to Truman in the immediate aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

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When did the U.S. government begin the policy of providing financial aid to foreign countries, and what was the public's reaction when it learned American tax dollars were being spent in this manner.

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Why are Supreme Court Justices allowed unlimited terms when the other two branches impose term limits?

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Why did Nancy Davis (aka Nancy Reagan) end up on the Hollywood blacklist, and what were the results of the investigation Ronald Reagan conducted on her?

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What type of democracy do American historians attribute to the United States?

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What have you been taught was the justification for the United States to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan?

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Recent Supreme Court decisions have generated a robust amount of media coverage. With this in mind, I have a question for reddit historians.

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I need help deciphering the meaning behind an Abraham Lincoln statement in his first inaugural address. In particular, why did he make a statement so critical of the Supreme Court, and did the public consider it an outrageous attack on the judicial institution?

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Could the average contemporary American realistically become President of the United States?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How many atomic bombs were still available to Truman in the immediate aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?	145
When did the U.S. government begin the policy of providing financial aid to foreign countries, and what was the public's reaction when it learned American tax dollars were being spent in this manner.	32
Why are Supreme Court Justices allowed unlimited terms when the other two branches impose term limits?	27
Why did Nancy Davis (aka Nancy Reagan) end up on the Hollywood blacklist, and what were the results of the investigation Ronald Reagan conducted on her?	9
What type of democracy do American historians attribute to the United States?	4
What have you been taught was the justification for the United States to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan?	4
Recent Supreme Court decisions have generated a robust amount of media coverage. With this in mind, I have a question for reddit historians.	2
I need help deciphering the meaning behind an Abraham Lincoln statement in his first inaugural address. In particular, why did he make a statement so critical of the Supreme Court, and did the public consider it an outrageous attack on the judicial institution?	1
Could the average contemporary American realistically become President of the United States?	0