Media, journalism, and public communication are often defined by the words that shape how people think, respond, and take action. This page features quotes connected to newsworthy moments — from powerful statements and broadcast commentary to remarks that influenced public opinion. Explore how words have shaped what becomes news.
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THIS DAY IN NEWS
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right … and a desire to know.”
EXPLAINER OF THE DAY
INSURECTION ACT
In all cases of insurrection, or obstruction to the laws, either of the United States, or of any individual state or territory, where it is lawful for the President of the United States to call forth the militia for the purpose of suppressing such insurrection, or of causing the laws to be duly executed, it shall be lawful for him to employ, for the same purposes, such part of the land or naval force of the United States, as shall be judged necessary, having first observed all the pre-requisites of the law in that respect. Read More