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America's True History

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. That document laid down the principles of an anti-oligarchic republic, inspiring countless nations around the world and forever changing history. Today, this history is either misunderstood or intentionally misconstrued, and the U.S. has nearly abandoned its original outlook. EIR is republishing key articles on the true history of the United States in the hopes of contributing to the rediscovery of these principles.

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Leibniz, Gauss Shaped America’s Science Successes—Part 1
Detail of a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in the U.S. Capitol. Britain’s “industrial revolution” began in 1758-75, with England’s first canal-building, the invention of steam power, and modern chemistry and steel making. All this was organized by Benjamin Franklin and his close circle of friends. Credit: Architect of the Capitol

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Leibniz, Gauss Shaped America’s Science Successes—Part 1

By Anton Chaitkin 50 min read

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