The United States has historically held a principle of non-establishment or the separation between church and state.
But Hawaiian officials, who have historically held liberal views on social policy, say they're not ashamed of their more traditional approach.
There are profound reasons why society has historically held that lawyers should not publicly seek cases.
By its nature, the relationship between the White House and the press has historically held an inherent tension.
John Brown University made national news when it changed its long historically held position not to endorse dancing.
Children's music has historically held both entertainment and educational functions.
Also, the Japanese had recently taken the spot as the dominant force in auto and high technology manufacturing, a title historically held by American companies.
China Mobile has historically held a greater share of the rural market than competitors.
In addition, many smaller Japanese banks have historically held shares of larger banks.
Quizmasters have historically held office for timespans ranging from a few minutes to several years.