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Loc: America's Story: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Peruse a few brief stories capturing a bit of history of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Loc: America's Story: Rev. Eleazer Wheelock Started Dartmouth
A brief summary of the early years of Dartmouth College, and its founder, Reverend Eleazer Wheelock. Also contains fascinating photographs of the cornerstone ceremony and Founders' Day crowds.
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Loc: America's Story: Martin Luther King
This article gives a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discussing the concept of non-violent resistance.
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Loc: America's Story: Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry's speeches and leadership have earned him an honored place in American history. This article provides a brief overview of his life, as well as a portrait of this founding father.
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Loc: Mathematician and Astronomer Benjamin Banneker
Learn about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker, an African American mathematician and scientist. Also contains portraits and a map of New York, which can be enlarged for a closer view.
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Loc: America's Story: Maryland Day, March 25, 1634
Features a brief overview of the history of Maryland, and the origin of Maryland Day. Also showcases several historical photos of Maryland from an aerial view.
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Loc: The Western Reserve Is Granted to Conn.
A brief explanation of Connecticut's acquisition of the Western Territory. Provides several historical maps to provide a view of The United States as it appeared after the Revolutionary War.
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Loc: America's Story: Detective Allan Pinkerton
Allan Pinkerton saved Abraham Lincoln from an assassination attempt, started the United States Secret Service and helped slaves seek freedom via the Underground Railroad. Learn about his early life in Scotland and view a photograph of...
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Loc: Illinois Entered the Union 21st State
A brief history of Illinois including the origin of its name and famous landmarks. Features a historic map, a 1913 photograph of the city a
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Loc: America's Story: Square Dancing
Square dancing has been part of American culture since the colonial settlers blended their varied traditions together. Contains historic photos, and an audio track of "Gents Go Center." Requires RealPlayer.
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Loc: America's Story: Raid of Deerfield
Discover facts about the raid at Deerfield, Massachusetts. This feature describes the attach of the colony, as well as the ally relationship between the French and Native Americans. Provides three pages of information, as well as an...
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Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson Won the Election
The election of 1801 shaped the way we elect our president today, as Congress adopted the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Features portraits of Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
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Loc: America's Story: State Websites
A great page for state reports! Find a special section for kids from each state as well as some extra sites of interest such as the Kansas State Historical Society for Kids.
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Loc: America's Story: Isaiah Thomas' Printing
"A Curious Hieroglyphick Bible" is an historic example of one of the sixty-five children's books printed by Isaiah Thomas during the 1700s. Features a portrait of Thomas, a drawing of the Baptist Meeting House, and a sample of his...
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Loc: America's Story: The Modern Era
For a brief overview of the period after World War II until the present, visit this Library of Congress resource. Learn about the Cold War and the first man to walk on the moon.
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Loc: America's Story: Henry Hudson and His Crew
A retelling of Henry Hudson's historic voyage to New York in 1609, and up the river that would eventually bear his name.
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Loc: America's Story: Leonard Bernstein
This site explores the life of Leonard Bernstein. It provides an overview of his life and accomplishments, followed by articles addressing his overnight success, creation of "West Side Story," and radio concerts for children.
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Loc: William Henry Harrison
America's story gives a brief overview of the life of President William Henry Harrison. Contains portraits, and photos of actual documents from The Library of Congress' archives.
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Loc: Statesman Robert R. Livingston
Documents many of the important events in the life of Statesman Robert R. Livingston. Outlines his accomplishments, and provides two photographs and and an illustration of important pieces.
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Loc: See, Hear, and Sing Animation
The Library of Congress takes a look at the wacky world of cartoons, beginning with George Melies, who demonstrated that objects could be animated in film with a series of drawings, each drawn with slight changes.
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Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Loc: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The life of American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is briefly highlighted on this site from the Library of Congress. Features a portrait of Longfellow, as well as two photos of his homes in Massachusetts and Maine.
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Loc: America's Story: James Monroe
A fascinating look at the life of President James Monroe, and his impact on history. Provides brief articles, portraits, as well as photos of documents from the archives of The Library of Congress.