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It’s officially spooky season! Turn on some scary music and settle in to read about some of America’s most haunted houses!...
How many licks does it take to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop? Who remembers the commercial with the wise owl?...
New offering in the market from the National Constitution Center. These resources on civics for students can be used by parents, caregivers, and teachers in the classroom or at home...
As August moves into September, students are going back to school. For some, this means a mix of in-person and virtual learning. What are your favorite tips and tricks?...
History happens every day in 2020. This Back to School season is no different. Let’s create tomorrow’s primary sources today with our students this Back to School...
New Social Studies digital lessons! Teachers and parents can use these for Grades K-2 in the classroom or in a distance setting...
Henry Ford's Model T, a "universal car" designed for the masses, went on sale for the first time.
President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation designating the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.
The first "talkie" opened in New York. The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson was the first full-length feature film using spoken dialogue.
"Black Monday" occurred on Wall Street as stocks plunged a record 508 points or 22.6 per cent, the largest one-day drop in stock market history.
The New York City subway began operating, running from City Hall to West 145th Street. It was first underground and underwater rail system in the world.
Halloween or All Hallow's Eve, an ancient celebration combining the Christian festival of All Saints with Pagan autumn festivals.
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