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  • Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

    In June 1876, a fierce battle was fought along the Little Bighorn River in what is now the state of Montana. This was one of the last battles between the United States Army and nomadic western tribes. In order to remember the U.S. soldiers and Native Americans who died there,…


  • Battle of the Little Bighorn

    The Battle of the Little Bighorn was fought on June 25th and 26th, 1876 between the US military and a group of Native American tribes. It took place on the Little Bighorn River in what is now south-central Montana. The battle was referred to as the Battle of Greasy Grass…


  • Joe Biden True or False Worksheet

    Joe Biden True or False Worksheet Instructions: Tick the box if you believe the statement is true or false   True False Joe Biden is the 47th President of the United States of America     Joe Biden served under former President Barack Obama for eight years     Joe…


  • Joe Biden

    Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States. His presidential term began in January 2021, and he has a long history in politics. He was elected as senator in the state of Delaware at age 29 and was re-elected to this position six times. He left the Senate…


  • Kamala Harris

    Kamala Harris is the 49th vice president of the United States and is the first female ever to serve in this position. She also makes history by being the first African American and the first Asian American to be vice president. She serves under President Joe Biden.   Fun Facts…


  • History of the United States Political Parties

    History of the United States Political Parties

    The History of Political Parties No parties existed when George Washington was made president in 1789, or when he ran again in 1792.  Both times he ran, he won every vote in the Electoral College. But George Washington was an unusual person. He was beloved by everyone. Fun Facts Washington…


  • The Empire State Building

    Named for the “Empire state,” New York’s nickname, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for almost 40 years. It was designed in the Art Deco style, a style popular during the 1920s.   Fun Facts The site of the Empire State Building was a farm…


  • The White House

    Since 1800, the White House has served as both a home and an office to U.S. presidents and their families.   Fun Facts John Adams was the first U.S. president to live in the White House. George Washington lived in two homes in New York, followed by a home in…


  • Independence Hall

    Since the building’s completion in 1753, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been the site of numerous important meetings.   Fun Facts Craftsmen built the State House between 1732 and 1753, working only when the Pennsylvania congress was able to provide funds. The red brick building served as Philadelphia’s state…


  • Montauk Point Lighthouse

    Sitting atop the eastern point of Long Island, Montauk Point Lighthouse has guided ships for more than 225 years. It is a National Historic Landmark.   Fun Facts President George Washington ordered the lighthouse’s construction in April, 1792. It was completed in November, 1796. The U.S. Lighthouse Service and the…