
This is the Painted Desert. It is in northeast Arizona. There are faster ways to travel today. Many people still prefer Route 66. You can see sites like the Painted Desert along the way.
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Jane Addams cared deeply about the rights of other people. December 10 is Jane Addams Day, a day to honor the spirit of Jane Addams. One way to do that is to look at people … Read more
You probably know the story people tell of the first Thanksgiving. Native Americans helped the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims had a feast to give thanks. But did you know that several other … Read more
Have you heard of Harriet Tubman? She was a very important person in American history. She escaped enslavement. She risked her life to help many others escape as well. She traveled far and wide. She … Read more
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