Becky Little
Becky Little is a journalist in Washington, D.C., who’s written for HISTORY, National Geographic, Smithsonian, The Washington Post, NPR, and more.
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How Betty Ford Tackled the Taboo of Addiction
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Caped crusader enthusiasts weren't sure the 'Beetlejuice' actor could save Gotham City.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Took Inspiration From Gandhi on Nonviolence
The civil rights leader realized the power in Gandhi's approach to standing up to oppression with "truth-force."
Why Nelson Mandela Was Viewed as a 'Terrorist' by the U.S. Until 2008
Ronald Reagan saw the great statesman as an enemy bent on spreading communism, and Margaret Thatcher said he had "a closed mind" in newly released documents.
Gandhi’s 1948 Assassination Shocked the World
His death came less than a year after India gained its independence.
Gandhi's Funeral: 8 Heartbreaking Photos From the Activist's Sendoff
Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse while walking to a prayer meeting in 1948.