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Women’s Professional Baseball
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
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Why Do We Have a National Fire Prevention Month?
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
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Celebrating the Cherokee Nation
Every year, the Cherokee people celebrate the Cherokee National Holiday. It is held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on Labor Day Weekend. This holiday is a celebration of Cherokee history and culture. People from all over travel … Read more
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Hispanic Influence on Cowboy Culture
They wear tall, wide-brimmed hats. They are experts at riding horses and using a lasso. Can you think of an image more American than the cowboy? Did you know that if it weren’t for Spanish … Read more
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Overcoming Shyness
Does meeting a new person put your stomach in knots? Would you rather be alone than talk with a group of people? You are not alone. Many people are uncomfortable being the center of attention. … Read more
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How Can You Prepare for the School Year?
Every year as the summer ends, millions of students from around the U.S. prepare for the upcoming school year. Depending on where you live or the school you attend, you’re likely to begin school in … Read more
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History of the Women’s World Cup
In 1986, Ellen Wille stood to speak at a meeting of FIFA. FIFA is the group that governs soccer for the entire world. No woman had ever spoken at a FIFA meeting before. The group … Read more
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When Was the Declaration of Independence Really Signed?
We celebrate our freedom every year on the Fourth of July. That is the day that the colonists declared their freedom from Great Britain. Most people think that the Declaration of Independence was signed on … Read more
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Our Grand Old Flag
You probably see an American flag every day. Do you know the history of the flag? America celebrates Flag Day on June 14th. It’s the perfect time to learn more about our flag! On June … Read more
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What Is an Editorial?
When we look for news, we look try to find out what is happening in the world. News sources provide facts, or things that can be proven true, about events. They tell us who was … Read more