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VIRGINIA PATRIOT
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VIRGINIA PATRIOT

For most of his life, James Monroe lived a life of public service. That dedication to the future of the United States began when Monroe was a teenager.

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September 2023
Getting Started
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Getting Started

During James Monroe's lifetime, the 13 American Colonies D broke away from England and fought and won the Revolutionary War (1775-1783).

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September 2023
An International Industry
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An International Industry

For many countries, cinema plays an important role in their culture. Here are three countries with interesting film industries.

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July/August 2023
Animal Actors
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Animal Actors

Actors take on all kinds of roles, and animal actors are no different. Take a look at these animals who proved essential to the show!

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July/August 2023
Saving the Art of the SILVER SCREEN
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Saving the Art of the SILVER SCREEN

When George Eastman died in 1932, he left his 50-room home in Rochester, New York, to the University of Rochester. But the school found the estate too large to use effectively.

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July/August 2023
Must-See Hollywood
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Must-See Hollywood

Famous things in Hollywood

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July/August 2023
MOVIE MAGIC
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MOVIE MAGIC

Special effects are the special ingredients that make movies magical. They create scenes that otherwise would be impossible to capture.

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July/August 2023
What's in a name?
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What's in a name?

If you were a beautiful woman who dreamed of being a famous actress, would you want a plain name like Norma Jeane Mortenson? Or would you want a more glamorous name to go with your new persona?

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July/August 2023
WALT DISNEY'S MAGICAL WORLD
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WALT DISNEY'S MAGICAL WORLD

Most people associate Walt Disney (1901-1966) with the theme parks and video streaming platform that bear his name.

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July/August 2023
Silent Stars
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Silent Stars

Early motion pictures, with their short stories and their .silence, could be enjoyed by almost anyone, anywhere.

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July/August 2023
Behind the Scenes
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Behind the Scenes

Have you ever watched film credits roll up a screen and wondered why it took so many people to make a movie?

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July/August 2023
Movie Moguls and Studio Sharks
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Movie Moguls and Studio Sharks

In the early days of Hollywood, getting a movie studio up and running was challenging.

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July/August 2023
Those Early Picture Machines
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Those Early Picture Machines

A row of cameras is set up alongside a track. Attached to the shutter of each camera is a string that stretches across the track.

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July/August 2023
Getting Started
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Getting Started

Today, the word \"Hollywood\" brings to mind an internationally famous and glamorous film industry.

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July/August 2023
Getting Started
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Getting Started

The definition of citizenship is \"the status of a person owing loyalty to and entitled to the protection of a state or nation.\"

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May/June 2023
Start Your Civic Career as a VOLUNTEER
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Start Your Civic Career as a VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is a part of civic life for many Americans. Hundreds of organizations rely on this ethic of service in the United States to accomplish their missions.

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May/June 2023
THE JUROR'S JOB
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THE JUROR'S JOB

A jury is made up of people who take time out from their regular routines to perform one of the highest duties of U.S. citizenship.

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May/June 2023
The Path to Become an American
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The Path to Become an American

In 2021, about 3.6 million babies were born in the United States. Just that act alone-being born in this country-gave those babies automatic U.S. citizenship, even if their parents were not U.S. citizens.

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May/June 2023
Taxes The Price of Citizenship
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Taxes The Price of Citizenship

Every April 15, millions of Americans file federal income tax returns. President John F. Kennedy called this the \"annual price of citizenship.\"

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May/June 2023
IT'S ΟΚΑΥ ΤΟ DISAGREE
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IT'S ΟΚΑΥ ΤΟ DISAGREE

John F. Kennedy spoke the words above during his 1960 presidential campaign.

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May/June 2023
EXTENDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE
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EXTENDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE

Stepping inside a voting booth is perhaps the most important part of being a U.S. citizen. But the U.S. Constitution does not even address who has-or does not have the right to vote.

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May/June 2023
Meet the Citizens!
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Meet the Citizens!

Meet John and Jane Citizen. They have three kids, two cars, and a nice house in a medium-size town.

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May/June 2023
A Famous Mud Pie
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A Famous Mud Pie

There are many versions of Mississippi mud pie. Some recipes call for creating a pie with five different layers, which might include layers of brownie, custard, pudding, or meringue.

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April 2023
A Fiesta of Flavors
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A Fiesta of Flavors

There's no denying that Puerto Rico has a wealth of culture, a captivating past, and an abundance of scenic wonders. It should come as no surprise, then, that the island's food is also rich in fun and flavor. Traditional Borinquén fare has influences from around the world. It is rooted in native tastes. But it was blended with African cooking styles, refined with Spanish flavors, and later zested by Dutch, Irish, Italian, and even Chinese elements. No wonder the cuisine is nicknamed la cocina criolla, or "the creole kitchen!"

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March 2023
Mighty Rivers
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Mighty Rivers

Rivers play a huge role in both the natural environment and human activity. Here are three important rivers around the world.

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April 2023
Major Rivers
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Major Rivers

The Mississippi isn't the only river to have an important role in the nation's history.

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April 2023
STEPPING UP - AN INTERVIEW WITH ROJEAN HEYER
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STEPPING UP - AN INTERVIEW WITH ROJEAN HEYER

Rojean Heyer (RIGHT) has been a lockmaster for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 12 years.

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April 2023
Controlling the River
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Controlling the River

Seasonal flooding is a natural event for a river. When a river floods, it spills beyond its banks into nearby low-lying areas.

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April 2023
Engineer Extraordinaire
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Engineer Extraordinaire

he Mississippi River was littered with sunken steamboats that had hit snags or had gone down in flames. Someone could make a fortune retrieving cargoes that were sitting on the bottom of the river.

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April 2023
THE FALL OF VICKSBURG
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THE FALL OF VICKSBURG

Vicksburg's location high on the bluffs gave it a commanding view-and control-of the Mississippi River.

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April 2023