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You have probably heard of the White House. The President of the United States lives and works there. You may know it was built long ago. Its construction started in October of 1792. It was … Read more
You have probably heard about this year’s election. On November 5, this year, American citizens over the age of 18 will get choose who they want to be president. Many other state and local government … 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
Last year, the United Nations (UN) celebrated 75 years since its creation. This year the UN looks ahead to the next 75 years. What challenges will world nations face? How can world leaders improve people’s … Read more
As school starts, you may be asked to research topics. When you research a topic, you examine it closely. You can read books about a topic. You can find newspaper articles about a topic. You … Read more
Imagine your country being divided in two. Then, imagine the town or city you live in also being divided. This is what happened to Germany and its capital, Berlin, about 80 years ago. Germany is … Read more
Thousands of reporters, and every TV network is covering them this summer. This year even social media influencers are covering them. You’ve probably heard about political conventions. What is a political convention, and what happens … Read more
If you’ve been to a store lately, you may have noticed a lot of signs for school supplies. School will be starting soon in many places. Many people will need to buy school supplies. However, … Read more
This week, history was made in Mexico. On Sunday, June 2, the people of Mexico voted for president. They elected Claudia Sheinbaum. She won by a very large amount. She will be the first female … Read more
Did you know that tug of war used to be an Olympic sport? It’s true. So did croquet, polo, and cricket. Some Olympic sports have changed over time. The Olympics may stop including a sport … Read more
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