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Military Kids Get New History Curriculum | Durham News
The Pentagon is launching a new high school course for military kids this fall, blending Western civilization with Christianity — sparking controversy among historians and educators who fear it’s veiled classical Christian indoctrination. Backed by conservative publisher and Hillsdale College, the curriculum frames Islam as a threat to Western values and portrays Christianity as foundational to civilization, drawing criticism for historical oversimplification and bias. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a staunch advocate of this vision, sees it as vital to preserving American identity amid…
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