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Constitution Day – September 16
This article announces this year's Constituion Day and offers a brief overview of the history of our most important governmental document.

Hiram Rhoades Revels – First Black U. S. Senator
Hiram Rhoades Revels was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate.

The Democratic Candidates : A Historic Perspective
Whether you agree with their politics or not, the 2008 democratic campaigns provide an excellent, and extremely poignant, context for a lesson on the 15th and 19th Amendments.

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 4th, 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of a great tragedy - the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some ideas for celebrating the life and legacy of this great man.

The Mayflower Compact - First Constitution
This article offers the complete text of the Mayflower Complact along with a commentary about this contents and purpose.

White House [offsite link]
The latest news from the White House web site.

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