In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected governor of Wyoming. She was the first woman to be elected as governor of a state. In 2026, there are 14 female governors in the United States. That is the most women serving as governor at the same time.
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The Emerald Isle. Eire. Ireland. March is Irish American Heritage month, and on March 17th, we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is a fun day to celebrate the Irish culture and wear green, … Read more
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. It’s a great time to learn more about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and what they have contributed to the United States. You may already know about court cases … Read more
Puerto Rico is an island that is part of the United States. It is a US territory [land that is owned by the U.S., but not a state]. Its citizens are American citizens. June 10th … Read more
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