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The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored with tombs that serve as a constant reminder of the courage and bravery possessed by the unidentified people within. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of American soldiers. This volume...
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"The White House, more than 200 years old, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, this structure--also called the Executive Mansion--is a home and an office building. Readers will be fascinated to learn what's behind the stunning façade through this valuable volume's at-level, insightful text, fascinating fact boxes, and historical and modern photographs. This tour...
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"U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the ratification of the Constitution. This unified body of lawmakers, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes legislative decisions for the nation. Readers will learn essential information about this government institution, its historic home, and how its history has affected the operations of the modern U.S. government. Historical images, fascinating fact boxes,...
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"A fundamental aspect of every country's government is its monetary system. The United States government planned the National Mint shortly after the Constitution was ratified, and the rest is history-U.S. history. Readers will learn that all American coins since 1873 have carried the words "E Pluribus Unum" (Out of Many, One) and what this powerful phrase means. Historical photographs, insightful fact boxes, and a map of the coin-producing mints help...
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U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the implementation and ratification of the Constitution. This unified body, comprised of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes many of the United States' legislative decisions. Student will learn essential information about this government institution and how its history has affected the operations of the United States government today. A graphic organizer, primary sources,...
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An essential aspect of every country's government is its monetary system. The United States government planned the National Mint shortly after the Constitution was ratified, and the rest, as they say, is history. The U.S. Mint unifies the country through core values, which are present on each coin: E Pluribus Unum, or Out of many, one. Historical photographs and a graphic organizer allow students to learn about a crucial aspect of American government...
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Today, many people regard the postal service as an outdated method of notification. However, the U.S. postal service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the United States. The U.S. Constitution officially established this important institution, which traces its roots back to the Second Continental Congress in 1775. Without the postal service, many people would not be able to receive necessary correspondence. This book explores...
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The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored through tombs, which symbolize the courage and bravery possessed by the unknown people buried inside them. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of United States soldiers. This title uses...
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The Internal Revenue Service is the government agency that collects federal taxes. The IRS traces its origins back to the Lincoln presidency when the position of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue was created in 1862. The commissioner assessed the nation's first income tax, which was implemented to raise funds to cover war expenses. Without federal taxes, many people would not have access to different types of monetary assistance for services like...
12) The White House
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Describes the history behind the White House and how it symbolizes American freedom.
13) Mount Rushmore
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Describes the history of Mount Rushmore, the presidents depicted on the monument, and why it is a popular national landmark and symbol.
15) Gettysburg
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[1999]
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Briefly describes the Civil War battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln's moving speech there, and the present day military park that serves as the memorial.
16) Valley Forge
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[1999]
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Describes the hardships endured by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
17) Historic Boston
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[1999]
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Describes some of the historic places where Boston's patriots lived, worked, battled, and argued against British rule including the Massachusetts State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Old North Church.
18) Mount Vernon
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[1999]
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Describes the history, original uses, and preservation of Mount Vernon, the plantation home of George Washington.
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