'America First,' Invoked By Trump, Has A Complicated History
NPR's Scott Simon looks back at the history of the slogan, "America First," which goes back to the 1940s, and has both bipartisan and anti-Semitic roots.
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'Make America First Again' Theme Echoes Pre-World War II U.S.
The theme of day three of the GOP Convention in Cleveland is "Make America First Again." Before World War II, the "America First Committee" focused on keeping the U.S. out of the conflict raging in Europe.
An Archaeological Mystery In Ghana: Why Didn't Past Droughts Spell Famine?
A terrible drought hit Ghana in the 1400s, far worse than today's conditions. Yet people had enough to eat, while today they go hungry. What changed? In a word, colonialism, a new study suggests.
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About War And Food?
Weapons have always been a central part of warfare. But humans have turned to another source of power as well: food. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about war and food.
The Last Time Cleveland Hosted The GOP Convention
The last time Cleveland held a political convention was in 1936. Republicans nominated Kansas Gov. Alf Landon to challenge Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson On Conventions: We Witnessed History
Commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and former ABC News newsman Sam Donaldson have been reporting on conventions for two decades. They give us some historical perspective on the week ahead.
Give Chickpeas A Chance: Why Hummus Unites, And Divides, The Mideast
Nothing is simple in Mideast relations. Not even hummus. Lebanon, Israel and Palestinians are entangled over who owns the dish. Not even the title of world's largest hummus platter settled the matter.
In The Turmoil Expected At The Conventions, Some Hear Echoes Of 1968
Alex Rosenberg lost his faith in party politics after he was roughed up at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. It was a tough, tumultuous year. Many see parallels to today's political season.
Scholars Argue Prosecutions Against Muslim Liberals Don't Follow Islamic Teachings
Free-thinking bloggers in some Muslim countries face criminal prosecution and even death for expressing their ideas. There are Islamic scholars who say this is a distortion of what Islam teaches.
Yale Dishwasher Broke Window Depicting Slaves: 'No One Has To Be Exposed To That Anymore'
A Yale dishwasher smashed a stained-glass window depicting slaves in a cotton field and went to court this past week to face charges. NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with Corey Menafee about the incident.