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　　 　　The U.S. enters the war in Europe Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the declaration of war against Germany while Sen. Tom Connally (standing, right) marks the time of the signature with his pocket watch, December 11, 1941. (more) How Many Times Has the United States Declared War? Written by Michael Ray Michael Ray is an assistant managing editor who...

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　　penny press Inexpensive newspapers that transformed 19th-century American journalism Written by Debra van Tuyll Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Debra van Tuyll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...

　　 　　East Timorese resistance fighters Members of Falintil, the armed wing of the East Timorese resistance movement, march during a military exercise. (more) 1975 invasion of East Timor Written by Agathe Demarolle Agathe Demarolle was an Editorial Intern at Encyclopædia Britannica. She is studying at the University of Chicago, where she's majoring in political science and creative writing. She's also...

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　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 12: When Gandhi Took On the Salt Tax Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Associate Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica, where he leads coverage of Asia. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether...

　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—March 11: A Raisin in the Sun Makes Theatrical History Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...