Can We Keep the Past in the Past?

By Kathryn Fyfe

People say that history is doomed to repeat itself. But is it really? How can that even be true with the incredible rate at which the world changes? The exact same events that have passed in history are not necessarily doomed to repeat. But if we watch carefully, we can see similar trends and comparisons between modern issues and our past handling of similar issues. For example, when compared to the Japanese internment during World War II, there are similar trends, events, and sentiments toward Arab Americans and Muslims in the US today.

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