American History

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502, 2015

I believe America is an exceptional Nation by Joshua Anderson

I believe that our nation is an exceptional nation, a nation created with ideas of freedom and that all men are created equal. I believe that our nation is an exceptional nation, a nation created with ideas of freedom and that all men are created equal. That to secure these rights the founders of our nation created a government, like non other, a government where the people rule themselves. The people choose from themselves leaders, who make laws to ensure that freedom is preserved for themselves and future generations. Our American experiment has been tested in its 237 [...]

503, 2014

Author & Artist David Bowman

Written by WTK Kate & GabbyMr. Bowman wrote a fabulous book about our Founding Fathers and the Constitution.        Educating Young AmericansWe conducted a phone interview with Mr. Bowman and learned many things about our great nation.  He explained that America is only as good as its next generation.  He has  four children himself and he wrote this book to educate other children.  He is an artist and a teacher who combined both of his talents to make this interesting and informative book.  Thank you, Mr. Bowman, for your time!                                                                                                                                    ---GabbyInspiring a New GenerationMr. David Bowman, a writer from [...]

2307, 2012

AWARD WINNING D.A.R. ESSAY

Mara’s essay “Young America Takes a Stand: The War of 1812”. Mara’s narrative and descriptive essay made her the National First Place Winner of the Eighth grade American History contest for the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). Mara will have the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. in June to accept her award at the D.A.R. Continental Congress. There were more than 10,000 entries nationwide for the DAR American History Eighth Grade Essay Contest. Written by Mara M 8th grade This is dedicated to my great-great-great-great-great grandpa Thomas Francisco of the 3rd regiment of New York who fought in the [...]

505, 2012

The White House Historical Association

Written by Catherine S. Age 12 Posted on May 2012 The White House Historical Association website is a terrific learning tool.  It contains facts, trivia, history, timelines, media, and a multitude of information about the White House, such as who lived in the White House when, and what was added to the White House. I really enjoyed flipping through the contents of this website, and viewing virtual tours that made me feel as though I lived in the White House my whole life.  Its simplicity and learning value is remarkable.  Students who have an interest in art will enjoy the [...]

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