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Dolly Parton was a legendary American figure. She became famous as a country music singer. She also found success as an actress and a businesswoman. She had a very generous spirit and used her success to help others.   Dolly Parton was born in 1946 in … Read more

September 11, 2001, is the date of one of the worst attacks on US soil in American history. This year, it will be the 25th anniversary of that terrible day known as 9/11.  The Tribute in Light was first displayed on the six-month anniversary … Read more

When people do tasks like writing, drawing, brushing their teeth, eating, or throwing, they usually prefer to use one hand or the other. People who are right-handed prefer to use their right hand for these things. Those who are left-handed prefer to use their … Read more

President Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States. He was also the first African American president. On June 18, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center will open in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is a place people … Read more

It’s America’s semiquincentennial. That’s pronounced semi-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-uhl. It comes from the Latin words “semi” for half and “quincentennial” for five hundred. So, it means half of 500, or 250.  A group called America250 has many plans to celebrate this milestone. Let’s look at a few.  Photo Credit: gary718/Shutterstock America’s Time Capsule A time capsule will be buried during 4th of July celebrations here at Independence … Read more

On April 22, 2026, people will celebrate Earth Day. Over one billion people throughout the world are expected to participate. That’s five times the number of people that watched the Super Bowl!  Photo Credit: Ekaterina Simonova/Shutterstock Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin recognized the … Read more

Every March, two giant college basketball tournaments called March Madness begin. Have you heard of March Madness? It’s the nickname given to two giant basketball tournaments. They crown the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Champions for the year. The tournament started … Read more

Reverend Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was an important African American leader. Let’s take a look at his life and the influence he has had on our country.  Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville, … Read more

Claudette Colvin passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 86. In 1955, she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat for a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This act of courage helped spark the Civil Rights … Read more

You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. The US Mint makes, or … Read more