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Why is it necessary for a historian to be sure of the authenticity of a primary source?
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Why is it necessary for a historian to be sure of the authenticity of a primary source?

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So that they don't get fired.(jk)
Or so that we don't believe something that isn't true. Like for example, if we found out the 1st president of America wasn't George Washington, that would be a huge blow to society.

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