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Left, Right, Center

Why are conservatives referred to as the “right” and liberals referred to as the “left” in politics? The answer involves the French Revolution, the quick spread of information through newspapers, and the tense interlude between the two World Wars.

Posted byAspen MooreApril 6, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:America, etymology, politicsLeave a comment on Left, Right, Center
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