Why Does Labor Day Exist?
Labor Day 2020 will occur on Monday, September 7 to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers. This year’s
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Why Some People Don’t Celebrate July 4th
July 4th is undeniably a major American holiday. On this date in 1776, the thirteen original American colonies adopted the
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Three Women You Should Know About for Women’s History Month
Every March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s everyday contributions and involvement in historical justice and reform. Countless
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What Happened at Pearl Harbor?
Early in elementary school, you may have learned about the Pearl Harbor attacks of World War II. You might remember
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What Is Guy Fawkes Night?
“Remember, remember, the fifth of November / gunpowder treason and plot.” If you’ve seen the 2005 dystopian thriller film V
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Love Candy? Here’s The History of Some Favorites
Let’s face it: Most people have at least a small sweet tooth, and even people who don’t probably look back
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This Is How President’s Day Became A Federal Holiday
The United States observes President’s Day on the third Monday of February. On this day, public schools and government offices
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Wrecked but Not Forgotten: Titanic Artifacts Set For Multimillion-Dollar Auction
Well, we just cannot stop thinking about that ship that sunk many years ago, right? Perhaps the end is near.
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The Freedom Riders View From Inside a Jail Cell
Eric Etheridge rediscovered the iconic mugshots of the freedom riders in 2003. The American columnist and photographer, while working on
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