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Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Krystyn Moon, "Scottish White Ethnic Revivalism in Alexandria, Va"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on some traditional white events such as Scottish men wearing a kilt and playing bagpipes are now considered racist by the American south as they believe it is connected to the Confederacy. It also discusses events...
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A&E Television

History.com: Woodlawn Jane Doe: How Scraps of Dna and a Genealogy Website Solved a 45 Year Old Mystery

For Students 9th - 10th
This undated photo provided by the Baltimore County Police Department shows Margaret Fetterolf, of Alexandria, Va., who family members say went missing in 1975. Baltimore County Police said new DNA testing showed Fetterolf was the girl...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: African Americans, Women, and the Gi Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Female and minority veterans faced difficulties accessing their GI Bill benefits.
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Thumbnail History of the Banjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Site that focuses on the development of the banjo instrument, but also traces its role in minstrel shows of the 1800s. Offers different viewpoint of this genre.
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The Vatican: Baptism and Christian Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Vatican contains the Roman Catholic Church's view and attitude towards the sacrament of Baptism and does so through a Papal letter in preparation for the Jubilee.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Judith Viorst

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource provides information about Judith Viorst. It includes a short interview where she answers questions about her book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

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