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Illustration on messy history by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Political left dupes those ignorant of history

By Don Feder

Historian and journalist Paul Johnson, left, receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from United States President Bush during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 15, 2006. British author, historian and journalist Paul Johnson, who shifted his allegiances from the left to support Margaret Thatcher and Conservative causes, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2023, after a long illness, his son announced on social media. He was 94. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Paul Johnson, U.K. historian and champion of Thatcher, dies

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2018 file photo Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson, left, and University of Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck pose with the NCAA college football Quick Lane Bowl trophy at a news conference in Allen Park, Mich. Johnson will lead Georgia Tech for the final time Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 against Minnesota in the Quick Lane Bowl. Johnson is 82-59 at Georgia Tech over 11 seasons and 128-88 overall, including six seasons at Navy. Minnesota has a nation-high 52 percent of its roster filled by freshman. The young became bowl eligible by beating Purdue 41-10 and Wisconsin 37-15 in November. (Max Ortiz/Detroit News via AP)

Ga Tech aims to send Johnson out as winner against Minnesota

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson watches teams warm up before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Georgia, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech's underclassmen will want to make a good first impression on Geoff Collins, who has been announced as the successor to outgoing coach Paul Johnson. But with Johnson staying with the Yellow Jackets for their Quick Lane Bowl game against Minnesota, players say their first priority is giving Johnson a win in his final game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Georgia Tech players motivated to give Johnson 1 final win

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Paul Johnson speaks during a press conference about his retirement, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. Johnson, the longest-serving Georgia Tech NCAA college football coach in a half-century, announced his retirement Wednesday after 11 seasons with the team. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Paul Johnson heads to Motown for Ga Tech finale

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Paul Johnson speaks during a press conference about his retirement, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. Johnson, the longest-serving Georgia Tech NCAA college football coach in a half-century, announced his retirement Wednesday after 11 seasons with the team. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Johnson says he considered leaving Georgia Tech in 2016

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

A look at Paul Johnson’s coaching career

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson calls for a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Georgia Tech and former Navy coach Paul Johnson retiring

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

FILE - In this nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson, left, and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greet each other after Georgia beat Georgia Tech 38-7 in a NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Neither coach seems to think it’ll be possible to slow down the other team in Saturday’s state rivalry game. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Defense may be hard to find in Georgia Tech-Georgia shootout

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) runs from the pursuit of Louisville linebacker Dorian Etheridge (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky. Georgia Tech have won four straight, including last week’s 30-27 overtime victory over Virginia. But the streak that is the hot topic this week is Georgia Tech’s two straight wins in Athens _ a 30-24 overtime win in 2014 and a 28-27 thriller in 2016.(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Georgia Tech takes 4-game winning streak to No. 5 Georgia

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Nathan Elliott (11) has a pass blocked by Georgia Tech's Anree Saint-Amour (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Saint-Amour, coming off a big game in a win over North Carolina, is a big reason the Yellow Jackets rank among the nation's leaders in turnovers forced as they prepare to play Miami on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Georgia Tech’s defense enjoying big jump in takeaways

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia Tech's Jordan Mason (24) fumbles after a hit by North Carolina's Cole Holcomb (36) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. UNC recovered the ball. Georgia Tech won 38-28. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Oliver leads Yellow Jackets past Tar Heels 38-28

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback Tobias Oliver (8) tries to break the tackle of Virginia Tech defensive lineman Houshun Gaines (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Blacksburg, Va. TaQuon Marshall is keeping his starting job as Georgia Tech's quarterback after Tobias Oliver posted huge numbers as a runner in last week's upset win at Virginia Tech. Marshall won't have the position to himself. Coach Paul Johnson says he plans to play both quarterbacks in Saturday's game at North Carolina. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Surging Georgia Tech visits UNC in ACC Coastal matchup

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback Tobias Oliver (8) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, Va. Oliver's first career start at quarterback produced big numbers _ and a win at Virginia Tech _ placing new questions about the position entering Georgia Tech's game at North Carolina this week. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Georgia Tech QB TaQuon Marshall to start at North Carolina

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Proposal for Vietnam War commemoration complex dies

By WILLIAM KIBLER and The (Altoona) Mirror - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) breaks a tackle-attempt by North Carolina's Chris Collins (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Chapel Hill, N.C.Willis scored on the play. Georgia tech plays at Virginia Tech on Thursday, Oct. 25.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Virginia Tech looks to pad division lead vs Georgia Tech

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Georgia Tech defensive back Avery Showell (13) attempts a diving tackle on Louisville running back Hassan Hall (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. Georgia Tech won 66-31. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Marshall, Georgia Tech run all over Louisville 66-31

By STEVE BITTENBENDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson watches from the sideline as his team plays against Pittsburgh in an NCAA football game, in Pittsburgh. Georgia Tech is reeling from two straight losses that easily could've gone the other way. Now, with No. 3 Clemson heading to Atlanta, the Yellow Jackets are facing the very real possibility of their worst start since 2003, which would surely turn up the heat on coach Paul Johnson.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Ga Tech in deep hole, and it only gets tougher with Clemson

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Pitt, Georgia Tech looking to turn page in ACC opener

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

South Florida quarterback Blake Barnett (11) gets in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game against the Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Looking to bounce back, Ga Tech gets bad news: RB Benson out

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press