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History Matters: The Rising States of America?
This week in history: Scott and Aaron mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – but also discuss more positive moments in history as well, including the first official reference to the “United States of America,” a step forward in the ratification of the Bill of Rights, and the first publication of the Pledge of Allegiance. (Which was written by a socialist, as it happened.) Also: desegregation icon Ruby Bridges is born in 1954, Charles Kuralt becomes a legendary journalist, and Francis Scott Key is inspired to pen the Star-Spangled Banner. 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond. Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments , from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews. Listen: The post History Matters: The Rising States of America? appeared first on Chapelboro.com .
