June 13: A King Falls, Rights Are Read, and Secrets Spill

323 B.C. A Legend Lost in Babylon

At the height of his power, a young conqueror’s sudden death left an empire sprawling—and leaderless.

1966 A Warning That Changed the Law

One courtroom case forever altered the way police handle arrests—and what every suspect must hear.

1971 The Leak That Shook a Nation

When classified pages hit the front page, it wasn’t just about war—it was about truth, power, and the First Amendment.

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