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The History of Memorial Day

May 26, 2025 btwuser 0

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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Women’s History Month: Women in the Cabinet

March 5, 2025 btwadmin 0

Women’s History Month is observed each March in the United States. It provides a time to honor the many historical contributions of women and girls. […]

Anwar Sadat, Jimmy Carter and Menachem Begin at the Camp David Accords Signing Ceremony.

Former President Jimmy Carter Turns 100

October 17, 2024 btwadmin 0

In October 2024, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter achieved a milestone. Carter became the first president to celebrate his 100th birthday. Families and friends gathered […]

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YOU DECIDE: Should Election Day be a National Holiday?

September 5, 2024 btwadmin 0

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is Election Day in the United States. People will be voting for a new president and vice president, along with members […]

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Historic Graduate Presents Diploma to Granddaughter 

May 15, 2024 btwadmin 0

On a June day in 1965, Ronald Yancey became the first African American to graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology (commonly known as Georgia […]

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Maryland’s First Colonial Settlement Unearthed 386 Years Later

April 25, 2024 btwadmin 0

In 1633, the English sailing ships Ark and Dove sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with about 150 passengers. Many were Catholics who left England to […]

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Kahoot! Celebrating Black History

February 7, 2024 btwadmin 0

Created for Black History Month, this Kahoot! celebrates the contributions and impact African Americans have made throughout U.S. History in a fun and engaging way.   You […]

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Fighting Wildfires Using Indigenous Practices

November 30, 2023 btwadmin 0

Wildfires are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity. Since 2015, wildfires in the United States have burned about 8 million acres each year on […]

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Indiana Limestone: An Important Building Material

November 2, 2023 btwadmin 0

Architects have chosen limestone from Indiana to construct many buildings in the United States.  Some of the buildings constructed with Indiana limestone include the Empire […]

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Fox News Agrees to Legal Settlement with Dominion Voting Systems

April 28, 2023 btwadmin 0

On April 18, 2023, Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million to Dominion Voting Systems in a legal settlement. This agreement prevented a long court […]

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