Robert W. Merry

It’s difficult to see how these profound antipathies and fears will dissipate soon through any normal political processes.

After months of political maneuvering, intrigue, backroom bargaining, and furious oratory, the fate of FDR's plan was clear.

From William McKinley to Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump has plenty of precedent if he's looking for it.

It started with a hatred of crony capitalism.

Populism stretches through the American experience.

Historians agree on the top three. Below that, there are fascinating trends in opinion.