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This is President Barack Obama. He was the 44th president of the United States. He was also the first African American president. On June 18, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center opens. It is in Chicago. People can visit to learn more about President Obama and … Read more
It’s America’s birthday! This year America turns 250! A group called America250 has many plans to celebrate this milestone. Let’s look at a few. Photo Credit: gary718/Shutterstock
On April 22, 2026, people will celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is a special day. Over one billion people throughout the world are expected to participate. That’s five times the number of people that watched the Super Bowl! Photo Credit: … Read more
Have you heard of March Madness? It’s the nickname for two giant basketball tournaments. The tournaments begin every year in March. The winners are crowned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Champions for the year. Photo Credit: Melinda Nagy/Shutterstock
Reverend Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was an important African American leader. Let’s take a look at his life. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941. He grew up very poor. … Read more
This is Claudette Colvin at age 13. Just two years after this picture was taken, she was arrested. She lived in Montgomery, Alabama. She took the bus home after school. It was March 2, 1955. African Americans were not allowed to sit in the … Read more
You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. This year, the US … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the word treasure? Treasure might be jewelry or art. It might be metals like gold or silver. These objects might be very old. Some treasure is kept … Read more
Have you ever heard of a primatologist? This is a scientist who studies primates. This includes monkeys, apes, and chimpanzees. Jane Goodall worked as a primatologist for more than 60 years. She studied chimpanzees and how they live. The chimpanzees let Goodall get very close to them. Goodall … Read more
One day each year Americans come together to help others. This day is called the National Make a Difference Day. It is a special day. It happens on the fourth Saturday in October. On this … Read more
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