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King vs. Riggs
Today, women play a lot of the same sports that men do. In 1973, though, many people did not think that women could play as well as men. Bobby Riggs was a top men’s player … Read more
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Australia’s Deadly Wildfires
Fires are common in northern Australia. Winters are dry. A lightning strike or human error can start a fire. Usually, these fires are small, and firefighters can put them out. This year is different, though. … Read more
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A Visit to Abraham Lincoln’s Home
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is in February. What do you know about our 16th President? You probably think of Abraham Lincoln as a President. He kept the country together during the Civil War. He signed a … Read more
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Black History Month: Elizabeth Jennings Graham
Manhattan, which is part of New York City, had the largest population of African Americans in the United States before the Civil War. African Americans were allowed to own property, and they paid taxes. But … Read more
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The House of Representatives Votes for Impeachment
Impeachment starts in the House of Representatives. Members of the House of Representatives wanted to decide if President Trump had committed serious crimes. The president was accused of asking another country to help him win … Read more
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What Are Some of the Worst Blizzards in the History of the United States?
Why is it important to know about blizzards? We study blizzards to prepare better for them. Blizzards can cause a lot of damage. What were some of the worst blizzards in U.S. history? During the … Read more
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a day to remember the tragedy of the Holocaust. The Holocaust happened during the Second World War. During the 1930s, many people in Germany began blaming Jewish … Read more
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Why Are People in Hong Kong Protesting the Government?
Since June 2019, protestors have held weekly demonstrations in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was a British colony until 1997. As a British colony, Hong Kong was a democratic territory. Then Hong Kong was handed to … Read more
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Trial by Jury
December 15th is Bill of Rights Day. We celebrate the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights gives certain freedoms and rights to the citizens of … Read more
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Ellis Island
International Migrants Day is December 18th. We honor people who have made the brave journey from one country to another to live a better life. Today, modern communication systems and transportation systems make it easier … Read more