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Have you ever heard of the term “freedom of the press”? It is an important part of the United States Constitution. But what does “freedom of the press” mean? How can we make sure the press remains free? The Bill of … Read more
Every year in May, there is a famous sporting event in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that first started in 1875. The race is run over a distance of 1 ¼ miles. The horses usually … Read more
Have you ever heard the phrase “you can get your kicks on Route 66”? It comes from a song written by Bobby Troupe that has been performed by hundreds of artists. The song celebrates the famous highway Route 66. Route 66 was the first national highway built … Read more
The last Saturday in April is National First Ladies Day. This day honors the contributions of all the U.S. First Ladies. Since 1789, a First Lady has supported and worked with the president. The First Lady is usually the president’s wife. Sometimes another woman, such as a female relative, has taken the role. Let’s take a look at a few of the … Read more
In 2026, there are 14 female governors in the United States. That is the most women serving as governor at the same time. Wyoming was the first state to elect a female governor. Do you know her name? In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming was the first woman to be elected as … Read more
At the time of World War II, the U.S. Army was separated by race. African Americans and white Americans did not serve together. In 1941, a new training program was started only for African Americans. This training program produced pilots that became known for their bravery … Read more
Have you ever been ice skating? When you ice skate, you move across ice with special boots on your feet. The boots have a metal blade to help you glide smoothly across the ice! Figure skating is a sport where people perform amazing jumps … Read more
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held between February 6 and February 22. Two cities in Italy will host the event. They are Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, also known as Cortina. Let’s learn more about these two Olympic hosts. Photo … Read more
On January 19, 2026, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. King spent his life fighting for fair treatment and equal rights for African Americans. He used many tools in his mission for civil rights including … Read more
Australia is located between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. When it is winter in the United States, it can be summer in other countries! One of these countries is Australia. Australia is the sixth largest country … Read more
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