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Historians in the News
1-6-17

What Do Historians Most Fear When Donald Trump Takes Office?

We asked historians attending the annual convention of the American Historical Association what they fear when Donald Trump takes power. Their answers ranged from an assault on truth to serious violations of the Constitution. 

The interviews took place on January 6, 2017.