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Images of the Fight to Desegregate Schools
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Human Rights and the World Cup
This winter, millions of people will enjoy the World Cup. Hosted in Qatar, this will be the first World Cup in the Middle East. However, many groups are raising concerns about human rights abuses in … Read more
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How Did the Great Chicago Fire Start?
Take a look at the picture. Can you imagine seeing a fire that large in your community? That’s what happened in Chicago in October of 1871. Chicago was growing fast. Many people lived downtown, and … Read more
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Dr. Gladys West and the Invention of GPS
Imagine you are on your way home from a friend’s house and can’t remember which way to go. Your GPS can help you. When Dr. Gladys West was growing up GPS did not exist. Dr. … Read more