Dear Humans,

Yesterday we learned about Casmiri Pulaski and Thaddeus Kosciuszko and other American allies during the American Revolution. And maybe you’re wondering why we’re learning about two guys from almost 250 years whose names we have a lot of trouble pronouncing.

Well you only have to look at the front page of any news website to see that there are troop build-ups at the Ukrainian border. And the United States is trying to figure out the best way to ally with Ukraine without causing too much harm. 

And when nations face problems, history matters. Because we don’t just think about our interests and practical goals and act accordingly; we also act according to who we think we are as a country and people. And that is created by how we understand our history.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt