It is not surprising that Wyoming would be the first state to elect a woman as governor. Wyoming is known as “The Equality State.” Wyoming was on the frontier. It adopted policies that would make women want to move there. In 1869, it passed a law giving women the right to vote and hold office. Fifty years later, the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States.
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Henri Landwirth survived the Holocaust and later moved to Florida. He became a successful businessman and hotel owner. One day, he was asked to help find lodging for a girl named Amy. She wanted to … Read more
Fazlur Khan was an Asian American engineer. He designed very tall buildings. His ideas changed the way people build skyscrapers. Khan was born on April 3, 1929. He was born in what is now Bangladesh. … Read more
You have probably seen the Olympic games in the news this summer. But have you heard of the Paralympics? “Para” means “alongside.” The Paralympic Games take place right after the Olympic games. They are in … Read more
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