Photo Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division [LC-DIG-ppmsca-03094]
Images of the Fight to Desegregate Schools
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Danger at the Top of the World
At 8,850 meters (29,035 feet) above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. Hundreds of brave climbers attempt to reach its majestic peak each year, but there many dangers associated with the … Read more
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What Makes You Unique?
Think about your traits (characteristics of living things). What color are your eyes and hair? How tall are you? What shape is your nose? You might share some traits with your mom, dad, sisters, or … Read more
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Women’s History: Do We Need an Equal Rights Amendment?
In 1972, Congress passed an amendment [a change or correction] to the Constitution. It guaranteed that “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state … Read more