The History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday to honor members of the military who lost their lives during wars or conflicts. Many local communities hold patriotic […]
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What is President’s Day?
For many Americans, including federal employees, President’s Day means a day off from work. For you and your teachers, it likely means a day off from school. But the holiday is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s a celebration of our first […]
America250
America’s birthday is coming up! In July 1776, the United States leaders adopted the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, marks the United States’s Semiquincentennial! (That is a very long word that means 250th.) In response, the Trump administration is organizing […]
The Mail Must Go Through: A History of the USPS
If you’ve ever sent or received a holiday card or package, you know how important the mail service is, especially during the end of the year holiday season. But […]
Thanksgiving Turkey and Traditions
Americans love turkey on Thanksgiving, and it’s only fitting that the president pay homage to one of the countries dearest traditions. Just look at some […]
Maná Nominated to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating rock & roll music and artists. It opened in 1995 […]
The Changing Face of Umpires
When you think about a baseball game, what do you think of? Probably the players, home runs, maybe even the concessions. You might not give […]
Celebrating Hispanic Culture
All ethnicities have unique cultures, histories and contributions. There are over 60 million people in this country who come from Hispanic origin. This month, from […]
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Twenty years ago, on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused one of the worst natural disasters in United States history. Nearly 1,400 people died in […]
President Trump Wants to Change the Census
The Commerce Department of the federal government is responsible for conducting a census of the United States’ population every ten years. Having an accurate number […]