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"Mr. Jefferson's Assignment"
The Declaration of Independence has been called by some the "birth certificate" of the United States. It also stands as one of the first documents that embodied many of the ideals of the Enlightenment. Interested in finding out the story behind this most important and revolutionary document? Start here!
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john adams
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declaration of independence
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revolutionary war
Franklin and Edison, World's Greatest Shiftworkers?
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison were both famous for their sleepless nights and short naps. What's the real story?
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shiftwork
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benjamin franklin
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thomas jefferson
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sleep deprivation
Histories' Mysteries
DNA has helped solve some of the mysteries of history, like Princess Anastasia, The Lost Dauphin of France, and Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings.
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histories greatest mysteries
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lost dauphin
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dna testing history
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princess anastasia
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thomas jefferson
On Christianity and property rights
Thomas Jefferson wrote: <I>The right to procure property and to use it for one's own enjoyment is essential to the freedom of every person, and our other rights would mean little without these rights of property ownership.</I>
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private property rights
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columbine
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lutheranism
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politics
The History of the Love Apple (- or Tomato)
A short history of the tomato- or Love Apple, heirloom varieties grown by Thomas Jefferson, and where to by them
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love apple
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tomato
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history
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south america
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pomme d'amour
The Politics of Thomas Jefferson
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
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politics of thomas jefferson
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american presidential history
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jeffersonian republicans
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democratic republicans
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federalism
Thomas Jefferson -- 3rd President of the United States
A brief history of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States and his impact on the Native American Indian
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Thomas Jefferson and the Iraq War
This article speculates on how the "Father of the Declaration of Independence" might react to the war in Iraq.
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thomas jefferson
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iraq war
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man of the people
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father of the declaration of independence
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john kennedy nobel dinner
Thomas Jefferson's Fear of the “Wolf”
Echoes of a Founder's Warning in Current Battle Over Slavery Reparations
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slavery
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reparations
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jefferson
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jesse
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jackson
Independence Day
Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years.,Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years.
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independence day
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4th of july
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thomas mckean
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livingston
US Presidential Election of 1800
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
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election of 1800
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us election history
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john adams vs. thomas jefferson
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aaron burr
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electoral college system
A mighty woman with a torch
That’s like saying the 12 million immigrants who came through Ellis Island in the early 1900s did so just to get a peek at the Statue of Liberty.
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emma lazarus
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elian gonzalez
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disney world
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maureen dowd
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ellis island
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams' values regarding domesticity, women's rights, slavery and politics were shaped by society but changed to leave her revolutionary ideals incomplete.
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abigail adams
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john adams
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continental congress
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united states
Bleeding Kansas
Prior to the official start of the Civil War, bloody battle break out in Kansas Territory between Free State and proslavery groups.
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kansas
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civil war
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kansas-nebraska act
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napoleon bonaparte
Cloves, Picotees & Sops-In-Wine
Do you know the "real" name for these wonderful cottage garden plants with a history older than Shakespeare? Dianthus are tops for garden performance and pure delight!
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dianthus
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pinks
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carnations
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gilliflowers
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clove
Fall of Little Turtle
Removed as leader of the alliance he had built, Little Turtle found a new way to lead his people.
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little turtle
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fallen timbers
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anthony wayne
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turkey foot
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treaty of greenville
Gifts for Gardeners and Herb Lovers
It is that time of year when our thoughts turn to holiday shopping. If you are looking for gardening gifts and things for herb lovers, here are a few ideas.
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literati bookmark
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african violet
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orchids
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14 carrot design
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magnetic kitchen art
Great Books on Early America
If you enjoy early American history, particularly the American Revolution and founding era, here are some books your library must have.
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jeff shaara
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david mccullough
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bruce chadwick
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rise to rebellion
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glorious cause
Intro 4b: Late Enlightenment Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of a series on Modern Humanism, and the second half of an article on precursors to Religious Humanism during the Enlightenment. This half focuses on the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment.
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religious humanism
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humanism
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enlightenment
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age of reason
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wollenscroft
Is America Really Christian?
It's been in the news a lot lately. The Presidential Prayer Team, leading America back to its Christian roots. But just how Christian are America's roots? Were the Founding Father Christian? In a word, NO! This article shares some of the thoughts of those founders we all know and love. . .at least until now. If you're Christian, try not to be too judgemental. They didn't like you much, but they knew that in a free country, you should have the right to worship as you choose--as long as your religion does not conflict with the contitution. That's all. Simple, really. Read on for some eye openers.
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church and state
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constitution
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freedom
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religion
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prayer
James Madison
James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson.
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james madison
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george washington
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patrick henry
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port conway
Jefferson, Father of a President
Peter Jefferson was the father of America's third president Thomas Jefferson. He served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and was a justice of the peace.
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peter jefferson
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father of america’s third president
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new world
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wales
John Quincy Adams' Early Years
John Quincy Adams, elected President in 1824 as a Democratic-Republican, was a member, during his long political career, of no less than five political parties.
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united states presidents
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federalist
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democratic republican
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francis dana
Legend
After thirty years, the adventure of Apollo 11 still resonates in the human soul.
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american frontier
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lewis and clark
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space
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apollo
Murder or Suicide?
This historical whodunnit may be a lot more straightforward than many historians would have us believe.
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depression
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lewis and clark
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death of meriwether lewsis
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suicide
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thomas jefferson
Phillis Wheatley: First African American Poet
That a young black slave girl could write like a John Milton was not a fact easily digested back in Colonial America, when slaves were considered something less than human. Even Thomas Jefferson showed disdain for Phillis’ writing.
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phillis wheatley
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poetry
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george washington
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england
Place of Refuge
In a small town in central Pennsylvania, one of the world's great scientists gets a taste of American religious freedom.
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joseph priestley
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pennsylvania
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benjamin franklin
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oxygen
The British Bill of Attainder
Beginning in the fourteenth century and lasting to the nineteenth, there was a law in England that enabled nobles and royalty to punish citizens without trial.
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british law
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defunct british laws
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trial without jury
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civil liberties
The Embargo Act of 1807
While the intentions of the act may have been noble, in reality, the embargo act of 1807 meant to hurt the British and the French ended in failure.
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napoleonic wars
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o grab me
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continental system
The Presidency of John Adams
While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.
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federalism
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democratic repubicans
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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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westward migration
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missouri
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oregon trail
The Whiskey Rebellion
A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.
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war debts
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backroom politics
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whiskey rebellion
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newly ratified constitution
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second civil war
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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mount rushmore
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things to do in south dakota
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visiting south dakota
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abraham lincoln
We All Scream for Ice Cream!
We all scream for ice cream, but just what <I>is</I> the genesis of this delicious iced concoction
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ice cream
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sweets
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desserts
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france
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england
A FRUIT GARDENER'S BOOKSHELF
Whether you need a book on selecting and caring for fruits or are interested in their origins, there are a number that should meet your needs.
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peter j. hatch
Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party.
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alien and sedition acts
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quasi war with france
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president john adams
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charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord
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french revolution
America's Independence Day
American's have celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence ever since it was first signed in 1776 - but why exactly was this day chosen above the others?
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american independence day
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fourth of july history
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what is the fourth of july
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signing of the declaration of independence
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thomas jefferson
Central VA's Presidential Homes
Called the "Birthplace of Presidents" the Commonwealth of Virginia has provided eight men to the highest office in the land. Discover the homes of Numbers 3, 4 and 5.
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visiting jefferson. madison and monroe
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monticello
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montpelier
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ash lawn-highland
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charlottesville
Collecting Scented Geraniums
Scented geraniums are highly collectible, fragrant plants. Children (and adults) love them. Find out what to collect and where to buy your scented geraniums.
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buy scented geranium
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scented geranium history
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mail order catalog
Crystal Bridges: Wal-Mart Museum
The new Crystal Bridges museum of American art will create an art oasis in Arkansas.
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wal mart
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sam walton
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alice walton
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crystal bridges museum of american art
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walton family foundation
Do Presidential Elections Matter?
Despite decades of low voter turnout and apathy, many far-reaching changes in American history hinged on who was elected President.
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voter participation in elections
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american presidents
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u.s. political history
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changes resulting from elections
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presidential leadership
Eighth President Martin Van Buren
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
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eighth president
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red fox of kinderhook
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republican
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thomas jefferson
Ethics in the Modern Workplace
A review of several ethical principles and theories, followed by advice about applying these philosophies to create an ethically successful business.
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situational ethics
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herbert taylor
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rotary four-way test
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immanuel kant
Gross Clinic: Philly Update
An update on the progress of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in their attempt to raise $68 million save Thomas Eakins' Gross Clinic painting.
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painting
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walmart museum
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crystal bridges
Gross Clinic: The Final Tally
The Philadelphia Museum of Art and people all over the country helped to raise the money to keep the $68 million (US) Gross Clinic painting by Thomas Eakins in Philly.
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thomas eakins
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painting
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walmart museum
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thomas jefferson university
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gross clinic
HEIRLOOM APPLES
There's growing interest in heirloom apples. These antique fruits are bursting with flavor.
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heirloom apples
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heirloom fruits
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antique apples
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thomas jefferson
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'york imperial
Intro to Humanism, Part 5: Enlightenment Precursors to Secular Humanism
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
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humanism
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secular humanism
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atheism
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atheist
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humanist
James Hoban Biography
Biography of James Hoban, the Irishman who designed the White House in Washington, DC.
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james hoban biography
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white house architect
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who built the white house
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irish american architects
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american colonial architecture
Jefferson: Reader and Surveyor
Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, studied at William and Mary College prior to surveying the Virginia and North Carolina boundary.
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peter jefferson was the father of thomas jefferson
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joshua fry
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william and mary college
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virginia and north carolina boundary line
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london
Landmark Book Series
American history if full of interesting people, exciting stories and great adventures. In this series, you can meet some of these colorful characters, become involved in intriguing situations and enjoy exciting exploits.
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books for kids
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great books for kids
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landmark series
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