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Historical truth

History writing is always an unfinished work in progress. Even when the facts are reasonably well established (and often they are not), historians may differ radically in their interpretations of those same facts. It follows that the reader of history must approach the writings of others with a critical eye.

Are historians in contention over the historical issues below because of disagreements over facts or interpretations?
How many people were involved in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
fact
 interpretation
What led to the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991
fact
 interpretation