On April 11, 1951, President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his command of the United Nations forces defending South Korea following a number of critical statements by MacArthur of the Commander-in-Chief’s policy decisions. Eight days later, the General… Read More ›
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Legal Legacy of Discrimination Targeted in VA
Last June, Virginia’s Governor announced the creation of a commission to examine Commonwealth laws that discriminate on the basis of race or gender. The Commission was inspired by the leadership of Senator Lionel Spruill and Delegate Marcia Price in repealing… Read More ›