This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. April 7th, 1939 – Benito Mussolini declares an Italian protectorate over Albania

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In Texas, a new bill proposes to place the Ten Commandments in every classroom in the state. Another would allow school districts to employ chaplains

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