Now, in December, as visitors move from house to house, from blacksmith to wigmaker, from restored Capitol to the Royal Governor's Palace, they're walking through a contest on all sides of them: The city's designers hope for ribbons on their wreaths, garlands, "fans" and other seasonal decor, created within guidelines of historical plausibility and authenticity of materials.

CNN: Revolutionary holidays in Williamsburg

Mr Gove also complained about teaching materials for primary school children published by the Historical Association, a group which has criticised his curriculum plans.

BBC: Gove criticises 'Mr Men' history teaching

In a series of papers released today, the Center for Security offers accurate answers to these questions, drawing from testimony provided at last week's hearings in the Senate, from the historical record and from open letters, published commentary and other materials.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

I've spent the last decade going through these materials, and the items are just wonderful, in terms of historical documents.

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