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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

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

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

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

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

King Tutankhamun (King Tut) was a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. He became pharaoh, or king, when he was nine years old. He is not famous for doing many things when he was king. He is … Read more

Thanksgiving is on its way. Many people celebrate Thanksgiving by eating turkey. But have you ever heard of people eating fish on Thanksgiving? If you have, you might know somebody from Guam. Guam is a … Read more

Today the community of Dillon, Colorado sits on the shore of a lake. People enjoy fishing, swimming, and sailing at the Dillon Reservoir. Before 1961, Dillon, Colorado was very different. There was no lake. It … Read more

The World Series is popular today. But in the fall of 1942, young men 18 and over were drafted to fight in World War II. Many baseball teams didn’t have enough members to play. What … Read more

October is Fire Prevention Month. It’s a great time to think about how we can stay safe from fires. But how did Fire Prevention Month start? President Calvin Coolidge started the first National Fire Prevention … Read more