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Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, after having served as our country’s first Secretary of State, second Vice President, Governor of Virginia, Minister to France and more. Yet, when planning his funeral arrangements, he ordered that his...
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At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 1865, a train draped in black bunting pulled slowly into Philadelphia’s Broad Street Station. Thousands lined the streets as a coffin was removed, placed into a hearse, and reverently transported to Independence Hall. Viewing that...
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Orange County high school students are invited to demonstrate their songwriting talent by participating in a contest sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Music and Dance and others. Students in grades 9 – 12 can submit an...
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USA 250 Anaheim is off and running! A committee of committed citizens began organizing in early 2025 and held its first event as a sponsor of “What the Constitution Means to Me” at the Chance Theater. USA 250 Anaheim is headed by Kelly Chidester, Executive of the...
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America 250 has just announced the second national contest for students in grades 3 – 12 to share what America means to them and the opportunity to earn an unforgettable behind-the-scenes field trip experience or a cash prize. Students may respond to the question...
