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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Albert Einstein: Address at the 5th Nobel Anniversary Dinner

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of Albert Einstein's speech at the fifth Nobel anniversary dinner on December 10, 1945, at the Hotel Astor in New York City.
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Article
Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Heroic Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the historical coincidences that converged on April 7, 1805, between Lewis and Clark, Beethoven, and Bonaparte.
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Activity
Brown University

John Carter Brown Library: Champlain's America: New France and New England

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain. It discusses Champlain's determination and drive to explore North America, and to plant French roots in the Canadian landscape. Images of...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Remembering Thatcher the Day She Won

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC provides the twentieth anniversary retrospective of the day Margaret Thatcher won the election for Prime Minister in 1979. Various personalities comment on their response that day.
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Handout
US Fish and Wildlife Service

Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Centennial Perspectives From Alaska Maritime Nwr

For Students 9th - 10th
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Christopher Columbus: How the Explorer's Legend Grew and Then Drew Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Christopher Columbus has long been exalted as a heroic figure in American history: the first explorer to establish a European presence in the New World. Americans have celebrated his arrival as far back as 1792, the 300th anniversary of...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Talkin' 'Bout My Green Generation

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth Day celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 22, 2010. Briefly described is its history and the impact this movement has made on environmental legislation.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Chicago World's Fair

For Students 9th - 10th
Chicago World's Fair was to commemorate the 400th anniversary of 1492 Christopher Columbus landing in the New World. It combined entertainment and educational exhibits with the latest inventions and attracted over 27 million visitors.
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Website
Other

Complete Guide to Canada: Canadian Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at the stages of life Canadians go through, from birth to death, and the celebrations that happen along the way.

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