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Hot Dog! Eleanor Roosevelt Throws a Picnic

by Leslie Kimmelman

In June of 1939, the United States played host to two very special guests. British monarchs King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were coming to America. As it was the first visit ever by… More →

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Jackie and the Mona Lisa

by Debbie Rovin Murphy

Jackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country's attention--what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of… More →

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Rollin' on Down the Line: Lady Bird Johnson's 1964 Whistle-Stop Tour for Civil Rights

by Helen Kampion and Reneé Critcher Lyons

The late summer and early fall of 1964 was a turbulent time in America. After years of racial struggle, in July President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. This law,… More →

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Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story

by Lindsey McDivitt

When Gerald Ford became president after the turmoil of the early 70s, Americans were ready for an honest, hardworking politician. And that is just what they got with President Ford. He was a… More →

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