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History Shows Us Fake News Isn't New
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Forget the idea that today’s political chaos is unprecedented—historian Greg Jackson’s new book, Been There Done That, proves misinformation, partisan warfare, and fake news have been staples of American politics since day one. From Benjamin Franklin’s fabricated stories to Hamilton and Jefferson’s pseudonymous press battles, Jackson shows our ancestors were just as savvy (and ruthless) online as we are today. He argues that while the tools have changed, the human drama hasn’t, and that our nation’s resilience—through violence, contested elections, and deep divisions—proves we’ve weathered worse. Jackson’s message? History isn’t just a mirror—it’s a roadmap. And if we look back, we’ll see that good ideas always win, even when the noise gets loud.
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