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"To reflect on the ways history may still be

used today."

W A N G G U N G W U ( 1 9 6 8 ) )
W A N G G U N G W U ( 1 9 6 8

There are two different ways

the word 'history' may be used.

Both ways refer to the past, but

one describes out knowledge or

perception of the past and the

other the actions and

developed, which have already

taken place ln the past.

Desire to remember and the

awareness that memory confers

power on those who remember.

As useful knowledge where

past experiences and examples

can help improve humankind.