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How the Media Whitewashes Dictators: Lessons from the NYT’s Failed 1979 Khomeini Profile

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The Danger of Wishful Thinking: Revisiting the NYT’s Disastrous 1979 Prediction of Khomeini

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Ridgewood NJ, In the world of political journalism, there are “bad takes,” and then there are historic failures. Perhaps the most glaring example in modern history is the media’s initial portrayal of Ayatollah Khomeini during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

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Bergen County Historical Society : Celebrates Major General Baron von Steuben with BaronFest

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River Edge Nj, sponsored by the Bergen County Historical Society , BaronFest at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, celebrates Major General Baron von Steuben . This year the festival drew a large crowd .  There was lots of food , music ,tours ,reenactments and drink. Alementary, Brix City and Hackensack Brewery were there  along with Particle Theory 6- piece band, a food truck, pumpkin picking, 3rd NJ, Mott’s Artillery and 3 historic homes were all open for tours.

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