Yunus D. SalehHow will history judge us? Will our tales be sources of inspiration, or wells of caution?
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How will history judge us? Will our tales be sources of inspiration, or wells of caution? These are words from a speech made by Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. He was referring to the fact that people have been judging history by their own stories and actions for centuries. People have tried to gain power and control by singing the praises of their actions while condemning others. In so doing, people have lost sight of how history actually works.
History is not a book written in stone, with only one story being allowed to be told. It is a living organism that changes as new information is discovered. When people tell the story of someone who made a mistake, a better way must be found to make future decisions.
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