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Before an election, people take polls to predict who will win. Some Presidents, though, had surprise victories! James K. Polk When James K. Polk, the governor of Tennessee, was nominated for President in 1844, few … Read more
On November 10, you might celebrate Forget Me Not Day, a day that encourages people to reach out to get in touch with friends and family. When you write notes to send to your friends, … Read more
UPDATE: Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President of the United States. More people voted in this election than any other in American … Read more
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Over 7 million Americans have gotten the disease. Most people with COVID-19 experience symptoms such as … Read more
Fall is often time for big parties and celebrations. This year, though, many people are practicing social distancing. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. It’s a great time to go outdoors. A cache … Read more
At the beginning of 2020, the U.S. economy seemed to be doing well. There were not too many people without jobs, and people were buying goods and services. That meant that the economy was growing. … Read more
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the two major candidates running for United States president. In some states, people have already begun to vote in person and by mail. What are some of the biggest … Read more
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at the age of 87. She spent her remarkable life working tirelessly for all people to be treated equally under the law. … Read more
In the 1960s, Pittsburgh, like many other cities in the United States, was segregated by race. But Black people were not the only ones in Pittsburgh who suffered from a lack of ambulance care. Instead … Read more
Voting for our leaders is an important part of our democracy. Any U.S. citizen over the age of 18 can vote if they are registered. Voting laws differ across the country, but there are three … Read more
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