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April is National Poetry Month, a month to enjoy and celebrate poetry. Four presidents in history—Kennedy, Clinton, Obama, and Biden—have had poetry recited at their inaugurations. Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. … Read more

Kamala Harris made history as the first woman and first person of color to be elected Vice President of the United States. You have probably seen many photographs of the White House, where the presidents … Read more

March is Music in Our Schools month. In past years, people have celebrated this month with special concerts and events in their schools. COVID-19 has made making and listening to music trickier. Singing and playing … Read more

In January, the Bidens’ German Shepherds made the news when they moved into the White House. Many presidents have had dogs, cats, and other animals. Pets can be great friends! But some animals have special … Read more

Ellis Island is located at the mouth of the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. It opened as an immigration station on January 1, 1892. Millions of immigrants came to the United States … Read more

President-elect Joe Biden made history when he chose Kamala Harris to be his Vice President. She is the first woman and first person of color to be elected in that position. Joe Biden promised to … Read more

During the holidays, many people experience happiness. But if you were sick or your family and friends lived far away, you might find the holidays a depressing time. If you’re happy, it might be difficult … Read more

In 1955, Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refused to give up her seat to a White man on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her arrest for her refusal led to a year-long boycott … Read more