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Balloon Bomb Attacks
A couple of weeks ago, I was reading a book about various attempts by Japan to attack the U.S. and Australia between 1942 and 1945. Among these ventures was the attack on Sydney Harbor by midget...
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1940 Census Goes Digital
Last week, on April 2, 2012, the 1940 United States census was released to the public in digital format by the National Archives in conjunction with the U.S Census Bureau at...
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Designing a Nation: Civic Art in the Nation’s Capital
The U.S. Capitol and National Mall are a beautiful representation of the dignity and public spirit of the United States of America. This area is steeped in history, and you can learn more about the...
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A Star-Spangled Anniversary
Image: Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of our National Anthem (http://www.starspangled200.com/) September 2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the United States National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled...
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American Indian Day – A Tribute to Native American Settlers
On May 13 1983, President Ronald Regan signed a proclamation declaring it “American Indian Day” in honor of the Native American people who first settled this land. The proclamation states, “In...
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Native American Heritage Month
November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month celebrates rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and acknowledges the important contributions of Native people. It’s also an...
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Publications for National Arts and Humanities Month
During the coronavirus pandemic, many people have turned to both making art and experiencing art to help reduce stress and to express their emotions during this unprecedented time. Whether we are...
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Native American Day
September 23 is Native American Day. In recognition of the important contributions Native Americans have made to our country, the US Government Bookstore is featuring the Smithsonian Institution...
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