Too much history is a dangerous thing

Article Abstract:

Kenneth Baker, previously a cabinet minister from the United Kingdom Conservative party, wants to raise funds to set up a British history museum. There are problems with this project. First, history is already celebrated in the UK, and other projects may be more urgent. There is also the difficulty of which aspect of British history should be on show, whether it is the achievements of a few great men, or the lives of ordinary people. There are also unsavory aspects of British history such as imperial excesses.

Museums and art galleries, Museums & Art Galleries, Museums, United Kingdom, History, Political aspects, Portrayals, British history

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Derek Fatchett

Article Abstract:

Politician Derek Fatchett was Lecturer in Industrial Relations at Leeds University, England, between 1971 and 1983. He became Labour MP for Leeds Central in 1983, retaining this position until his death. He gradually moved from the hard left of the Labour party to the left-centre, as reflected by the fact that he took a place on Panel 2000, a body closely following the views of Prime Minister Tony Blair. He became Minister of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1997.

Fatchett, Derek John

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Mike Mansfield

Article Abstract:

Politician and diplomat Mike Mansfield was born in New York, NY, in 1903. He fought in the navy during the first world war and then joined the Marines. He studied at the Montana School of Mines and became a professor at the University of Montana in Latin American and Far Eastern history in 1937. He was elected to the Senate in 1952.

Mansfield, Mike

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