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1976

“Christmas in America wouldn’t be quite the same without The Nutcracker ballet. Along with steamy breath, crowded shops, mistletoe and ho-ho-ho, this entrancing fantasy about an ugly little doll who is transformed into a brave and handsome prince has become a staple of the holiday festivities,” said Newsweek, describing the evolution of the worldrenowned show as it made its annual return to stages nationwide. After outcries against systemic discrimination, many ballet companies are modifying their productions to be more diverse and to erase acts of cultural insensitivity.

1942

“For the second time Christmas comes to America at war,” Newsweek wrote as the country was engulfed in battle with Japan. As the 2021 holiday season approaches, the Japanese-american alliance is strong, with upcoming meetings in early 2022 focusing on how to improve trade relations.

1998

“How did the president, a champion schmoozer and manipulator, wind up so friendless and powerless in his own capital?” Newsweek asked as Bill Clinton ordered airstrikes on Baghdad in the face of his looming impeachment. Today, Clinton’s reputation continues to follow him, as new revelations about his personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein come to light.