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Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (Springfield, MA), a tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, features interpretations of his well-known and loved characters.
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The McKinley National Memorial
On the day of President William McKinley's funeral, friends and colleagues began planning a fitting memorial to the fallen leader.
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World War II National Memorial Dedication Day
A look at the National World War II Memorial in in Washington D.C.
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8 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day with Your Child
Memorial Day is more than the day when the pool opens. Children can learn the reason behind Memorial Day, a day to honor those who have died in service to our country.
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How to Honour Loved Ones on Remembrance Sunday
The National Memorial Arboretum is a stunning example of how we honour our war dead. A Chapel, gardens, trees and sculptures provide a living memorial for the future.
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Kids and the National Park Service
Let kids discover and appreciate science, history, art and nature, on their level, with the NPS's Junior Ranger Programs. With booklets and badges the fun is guaranteed!
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South Africa's Battle for Delville Wood, France
In the battle for Delville Wood in 1916 France,121 Officers and 3032 other ranks walked into the woods. Six days later only two officers and 140 other ranks walked out.
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Vacation in Northern Beaches of The Outer Banks
Find out where to visit, eat, and stay when vacationing in the northern beaches of the Outer Banks.
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Aga Khan Palace, Pune – India
Some important scenes of Sir Richard Attenborough's film 'Gandhi' was shot on the campus of the Aga Khan palace at Pune in India
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North Carolina's Outer Banks
A review of North Carolina's Outer Banks as a family destination, featuring Jockey State Park
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North Carolina's Outer Banks
The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of North Carolina's coast. Steve Strother takes time off from riding the Atlantic waves to describe the coast's unique combination of natural beauty, man made charm, and historic appeal of America's first settlers and Blackbeard!
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North Carolina's Outer Banks: Fun for the Whole Family - Part 1
The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of North Carolina's coast. With a unique combination of natural beauty, man made charm, and historic appeal these islands offer an ideal location for a family summer vacation.
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17th Century English in the New World, part one
An article about 17th century's Roger Williams, author of "A Key into the Languages of America," and the beginnings of American English.
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The Way West: Departure Points
The bicentennial of the departure of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery is a great excuse for visting a whole host of sites related to westward migration. Here's what there is to see in Missouri, and a little bit of Illinois as well.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the first fraternity founded for and by African-American men, was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
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North Carolina's Outer Banks: Fun for the Whole Family - Part 2
This article is part 2 of a two part series detailing the highlights of family vacationing in the Outer Banks coastal area of North Carolina. In Part 2 I focus on additional parks and natural areas as well as three shopping highlights.
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Washington D.C.
The tiny area known as the District of Columbia is a combination of historical sights and world business.
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Guide to United States National Historic Sites
The United States federal government designates a variety of historic landmarks including National Historic Landmarks and National Register of Historic Places listings.
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Manhattan Walking Tours in NYC
Block after block, New York offers endless attractions to explore. During an NYC vacation, discover Central Park or Fifth Avenue with a Manhattan walking tour.
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The Last Dawn
Take most teen posses in 2007 - wired for sound and vision be it iPod, Facebook, or My Space. Now imagine 1917, The Great War and The Western Front.
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Visit Mount Rushmore South Dakota
In the hills of South Dakota, Gutzon Borglum carved massive sculptures of American Presidents into the mountain side. Mount Rushmore is an enduring symbol of democracy.
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History Channel Lincoln Bicentennial
The History Channel commemorates the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial with Give a Lincoln for Lincoln with National Park Service and National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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McKinley Museum a Fun Place for Families
Kids and adults who want to explore dinosaurs, animals, weather, the stars and a late 1800s town without spending a bundle will enjoy this Northeast Ohio facility.
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William McKinley's Home
Never in American history has a home been so closely connected to the success of a presidential campaign.
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Deadliest Flood in US History
Excluding the floods caused by hurricanes, the worst and deadliest flood in the US occurred on May 31, 1889 when the South Fork Dam burst.
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Dr. Seuss: Celebrate the Seussentennial
What’s your favorite Dr. Seuss book? If you are a child, were a child, or know a child, you MUST know the beloved works of Dr. Seuss.
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Geology of Mt. Rushmore
A combination of geologic processes taking place over billions of years formed the Harney Peak Granite, where the faces of four American presidents are carved.
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Lichens
Lichens are a marriage between a fungus and an alga. Each benefits from this symbiotic relationship. Visit the web pages in this week's article to see how diverse, beautiful and colourful lichens are. You will simply be amazed.
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To Make Some Salt: Lewis and Clark on the Oregon Coast
Common salt has played an important role in history. For the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, salt was very desirable to season their meat. They established a saltworks about 15 miles from where they spent the winter of 1805-1806 at hastily constructed Fort Clatsop. You can visit their saltworks today near Seaside Oregon.
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SCHOOL SHOOTINGS FORCE POSTPONEMENT OF GRADUATION ON BUFFY
A special look at programs relating to the Memorial Day holiday; the WB postpones the season finale of BUFFY due to violent scenes at their high school graduation; this week in tv history.
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War Correspondent Ernie Pyle
Ernie Pyle didn't try to be flamboyant. He simply wrote what he and the soldiers around him felt. And he did so with such clarity, his columns still hit home today.
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World War 1 Museum in Kansas City
The first world war received a national museum in Kansas City 90 years after the end of the war to end all wars left only poppies to remember the war dead.
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Red Poppies for Remembrance
Red Poppies for Remembrance. Britain and the Commonwealth join The Queen at the London Cenotaph on Armistice Day, 11 November, to pay tribute to all who fell in two world wars and armed conflicts around the world, and the innocent dead of 11 September. <B>Updated 7 March, 2002.</B>
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Spooky New York
A Halloween treat chock full O' fright. In this article, you will find a small, fun list that includes the burial places of some of New York's notorious and freakish, and what they did to get there.

The First Order of Greatness
George Mason's Place in American History
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World War II Memorial
Visiting the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. is a humbling experience that shows the sacrifice and dedication of so many people, both at home and abroad.
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Indian Motorcycle Collection Finds A New Home
It was formed as the Hendee Manufacturing Company in 1901 to manufacture Indian-brand motorcycles, but it didn't become the Indian Motocycle Company until 1928.
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