Labor Day: The Story Behind It
Today Labor Day is primarily thought of as the long weekend that marks the end of summer, but Labor Day began as an outgrowth of the labor movement. Labor unions […]
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Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Dog Puncher and Chinook Breeder Arthur Walden
Arthur Walden’s experience during the Yukon Gold Rush gave him a lifelong passion. He loved working with dog teams, and he soon saw that hauling freight to the miners by
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Allen Allensworth, Former Slave Founded Town
The town of Allensworth, California, is one of a good number of Black townships that sprouted up in different parts of the country after the Civil War and beyond, as
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The Bald Eagle: Our National Bird
The bald eagle, a majestic and powerful bird of prey, was a common sight along the America’s eastern seaboard as early explorers arrived. These birds primarily eat fish, waterfowl, and
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Who Thought of the Statue of Liberty?
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor has come to be a welcoming beacon to immigrants. Officially called “Liberty Enlightening the World,” the statue was a gift from the
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Juneteenth: A Federal Holiday
Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021 when he signed the Congressional Juneteenth National Independence Day bill. But the holiday has a long history
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