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Betsy Ross: American Patriot
A look into the life, times and controversies surrounding one of early America's most colorful women and earliest patriots.
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Cloth Doll Clubs
A look at the variety of clubs and groups that get together to share and challenge and swap ideas, patterns, and techniques for making, collecting and caring for cloth dolls.
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The Betsy Ross Controversy
Betsy Ross is said to have made the first American flag during the American Revolution, but the absence of any correspondence since has led some to doubt the event.
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The Historic City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia was at the center of the fight for American Independence. Visitors to the city can see important landmarks that transformed US history.
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Flag Etiquette for Fourth of July
This Independence Day, teach your children the rules for displaying and respecting the U.S. flag.
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Patriotic Themed Garden Plants
What better place to celebrate Independence Day than in a garden full of plants that celebrate that spirit of "freedom and liberty for all".
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Favorite Holiday Vacation Travel
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Spring Break are all popular travel seasons. Voters decided which are their favorite holidays for vacations and getaways.
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Heavenly History
Fascinating facts and pictures about historical people and places from all over the world.
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MINORITY MUSEUMS Part II - Women by Mary Haegele
Museums that tell the history of peoples that are minorities within the culture that they live. Emphasis is on minority owned museums. This article is about women.
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The Patriotic Bear Family
Papa Bear dressed quite stylishly for his age, his favorite pieces of clothing being a red, white, and blue bow tie and vest. Mumzy Bear called him her beloved patriotic bear...
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Eric Bana no longer Hulk
Avi Arad is recasting the Bruce Banner role for next Hulk film, which he will produce.
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Ideas and Recipes for Fourth of July Cakes and Cookies
Need some fresh ideas for Independence Day ! Well take a look at the following sites for some innovative ideas for this holiday.
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Let's Celebrate January
Check out all of these fun January ideas. Then use them to get busy crafting!
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Family Legends--Fact or Fiction?
This article talks about those wild family legends of lost riches and royal heritage. Learn about them and how you can find out if they are true.
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Learn About: FLAGS
Article giving activities for learning about flags.
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Pet Friendly Philadelphia PA
Philadellphia, Pennsylvania is a historic destination where events that helped to shape America took place. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats.
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PEZ Dispensers
How a product originally marketed to adult smokers evolved into a treat loved by children and collectors world wide.
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A Tourist's Guide to Philadelphia
When planning a visit to the United States consider Philadelphia, and come prepared as you don't want to miss anything the city has to offer...and it has a lot to offer!
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Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben: Revolutionary Hero
Oft-overlooked hero of the American Revolution, Baron von Steuben, is examined here. Written by Colleen Thomas Ryor.
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Santa’s Reality (12.22.06)
Did you know that Santa Claus was really real? In this episode, Mrs. Claus talks to Tyria Hanks and shares what life is really like with the legendary figure.
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Simon "bombs" Marvel Comics on Perl Harbor Day!
Comic artist and writer Joe Simon is challenging Marvel Comics for the ownership of one of its major characters - Captain America. In other news the adventures of Will Eisner's detective, The Spirit, who amazed countless comic fans in newspapers from 1940-1952, will be coming to print once more, this time from DC Comics.
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Under Cover Material
Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard published a book entitled <I>Hidden in Plain View : A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad</i>. Now historians debate whether quilts were, in fact, used to aid fugitive slaves escape to the North. This introductory article explores some of the meanings attributed to quilt patterns and a brief look at the debate.
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Houses of Fairmont Park, Philadelphia
After visiting the popular tourist areas of the city, head for the park and a slower pace. Here are some of the weekend cottages of the 18th and 19th century wealthy.
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