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Loc: America's Memory: Montana

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.
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Loc: America's Story: Nebraska

For Students 3rd - 5th
Why is Nebraska named the "Cornhusker State?" Use this site to find out about Buffalo Bill Cody and explore the many sides to Nebraska culture.
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Loc: America's Story: Nevada

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to explore the rich history of Nevada. Learn about Native American culture from the past and in the future.
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Loc: America's Story: Ohio

For Students 3rd - 5th
Can you guess what the Ohio state tree is? How many presidents were born and lived in Ohio? Find the answers to these questions by checking out this Library of Congress state profile.
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Loc: America's Story: Oklahoma

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides detailed descriptions of the Great Plains Native Americans. Find out more about the "Route 66 Museum." Discover how Oklahoma settlers became known as "Sooners."
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Loc: America's Story: Rhode Island

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Did you know that Rhode Island has more artists per person than any state in the country?" "Who was Samuel Slater and what is he famous for?" These questions and more are addressed at America's Story site for Rhode Island.
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Loc: America's Story: Tennessee

For Students 3rd - 5th
Discover the "birthplace of country music." Do you know who owned the first mule? These are just a few of the exciting things found in this Library of Congress America's Story article.
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Loc: America's Story: Utah

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who "led the group of Mormon pilgrims seeking freedom from religious persecution into the Great Salt Lake Valley?" Come to this website and find out!
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Loc: The Most Important Thing He Ever Wrote

For Students 3rd - 5th
Tells about Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence.
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Loc: America's Story: North Dakota

For Students 3rd - 8th
What does "Dakota mean" in French? What tribe did Sacajawea belong to? The Library of Congress's America's Story has answers and more about the state of North Dakota.
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Loc: America's Story: Washington State

For Students 3rd - 5th
This collection of stories features facts about the state of Washington. Find out about the Milk Carton Derby is. Can you name the borders of Washington state?
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Loc: America's Story: West Virginia

For Students 3rd - 5th
Before the Civil War, West Virginia was part of Virginia. What happened? Find historical facts and other lore from the Library of Congress.
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Loc: America's Story: Wyoming

For Students 3rd - 5th
Come and find out why so many people travel to see "Old Faithful." Do you know which state has the smallest population? Use this site to discover the unique characteristics of Wyoming.
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Loc: America's Story: Juneteenth Celebration

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is a brief article about Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, which celebrates the day when Union soldiers arrived in Texas and spread the word that slaves were free.
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Loc: America's Story: Super Sleuth Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Try your hand at this challenging online game that helps players identify items in pictures that do not belong, such as an air plane in the 1800's.
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Loc: Founders Day at West Point

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief overview of the history and founders of West Point Military Academy. Contains a photo of the academy along with a group of marching soldiers from 1909.
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Loc: America's Story: Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This 3-page article provides an informative and intriguing account of the Boston Massacre. Learn more about this important event in the American Revolution from this site.
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Loc: America's Story: John Joseph Pershing

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief biography of General John J. Pershing, head of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. Read about his military career before the war and his life after it.
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Loc: Washington's Letter to Continental Congress

For Students 3rd - 8th
George Washington's letters to the Continental Congress give us a glimpse into his thoughts and ideas during the American Revolution. Features a sample of one of these correspondences, along with a portrait of Washington, and a historic...
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Loc: America's Story: Harriet Tubman

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about the runaway slave named "the Moses of her people." Harriet Tubman's life was dedicated to helping others. Read more about her adventures during the Civil War and her continuing bravery.
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Loc: America's Story: Harry Houdini

For Students 3rd - 8th
These fascinating articles provide a brief biography of the famous magician, Harry Houdini. Also contains historic photographs and a timeline of events taking place during his lifetime.
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Loc: America's Story: Martin Van Buren

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of brief stories about Martin van Buren and his presidency, politics, "first hostess," and role during the Panic of 1837.
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Loc: America's Story: Elizabeth Cady Stanton

For Students 3rd - 5th
America's Story tracks the woman's rights movement through the eyes of one of the leaders of the movement. Elizabeth Cady Stanton worked side by side with Susan B. Anthony to secure voting rights for women.
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Loc: America's Story: Uniform Election Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the significance and events leading up to a national uniform election day.