This article about the the tricks of memory is something historians should keep in mind. It's not that historians should toss out remembered stories, but be wary of them and not be so surprised if they change over time.
Was Brian Williams a Victim of False Memory? - NYTimes.com
“It’s as though you’re playing the telephone game,” said Dr. Chabris. “You whisper a message and by the time it gets to the last kid it’s a completely different story than when it started.”
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