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Loc: America's Story: Jane Addams
The information here explores the role of Jane Addams in the social reform movement.
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Loc: America's Story: Alabama
Alabama became the 22nd state in 1819 use this site to find out what happened after that! Discover more about "the indestructible doll" and "the real iron man."
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Loc: America's Story: Arizona
Review this site for interesting Arizona facts and learn more about the Grand Canyon.
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Loc: America's Story: Arkansas
Use this site to discover more about the diverse parts of life in Arkansas. Picture the Ozark mountain range in your mind. Find out about life in the Ozarks.
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Loc: America's Story: Colorado
Discover more about the Rocky Mountains. Why is Colorado called the "Centennial State?" Look at this website for captivating facts.
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Loc: America's Story: Delaware
"Delaware was the first of the original 13 states of the Union." It has grown into a multi-cultural mecca. Find out more about the different festivals celebrated throughout Delaware.
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Loc: America's History: District of Columbia
Brief basic facts about the District of Columbia including meaning of its name, date became a state, capital city, map.
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Loc: America's Story: Florida
Explore the diversity of the people of Florida. "Blast off" with space facts. Do you know where the first watermelon came from?
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Loc: America's Story: Georgia
Who was Georgia named in honor? Who founded the Girl Scouts in the United States? Find the answers to these questions as well as the lore and history of the state of Georgia.
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Loc: America's Story: Hawaii
What does "Aloha" mean in Hawaiian? Use this site from the Library of Congress to find out interesting facts about Hawaii.
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Loc: America's Story: Idaho
Do you know what shape the state of Idaho is in? Come and check out the Library of Congress' site to find out fun facts. What does the word Idaho mean in Native American language?
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Loc: America's Story: Indiana
"Indiana means 'land of the Indians'" Who has the "longest-running Fourth of July celebration?" Come and check out this site and find out more about the Hoosier state.
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Loc: America's Story: Iowa
This America's Story entry fro Iowa from the Library of Congress tells you facts and lore about the state suitable for a great paper and citable resource.
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Loc: America's Story: w.e.b. Du Bois
A brief biography of famous African-American, W.E.B. Du Bois. Read about his activism and his attempts to improve race relations. Hyperlinks to additional information about this important man.
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Loc: America's Story: Kansas
Look at this site for an overview of Kansas state facts. Discover why Kansas is known for its tornadoes. Where is the "geographic center of the 48 contiguous states?"
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Loc: America's Story: Kentucky
America's Story highlights Kentucky, the 15th state of the Union.
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Loc: America's Story: Louisiana
This article provides a brief overview of Louisiana, followed by numerous in depth articles regarding relevant events and traditions from this state.
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Loc: America's Story: Maine
What's a bean hole bean? What is the closest U.S. port city to Europe? Discover the answers to these questions and more from this Library of Congress fun-fact article.
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Loc: America's Story: Maryland
Did you know about the Chestertown Tea Party? Why is there the Mason and Dixon line? What is a "Jimmy?" The Library of Congress provides this article of fun facts about Maryland.
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Loc: America's Story: Michigan
Discover the "Great Lakes State." Learn all of the different nicknames for Michigan. Library of Congress website gives us a wide range of information.
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Loc: America's Story: Minnesota
America's Story features fun facts about Minnesota, such as how Minnesota's nickname and interesting places such as Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the world and important cultural happenings like the Spam Festival.
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Loc: America's Story: Mississippi
This website illustrates the history of Mississippi. Why was this state integral for the Confederacy during the Civil War? Use this site to find out.
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Loc: America's Story: Missouri
Why is Missouri called the "Show Me State?" Where was the "Birth of the Ice Cream Cone?" How much did it cost to send a letter through the Pony Express? These are just a few questions that will be answered on this website.
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Loc: America's Story: New Hampshire
New Hampshire is called the "'Granite State' because of its numerous granite quarries." It has a long history as one of the original 13 colonies. Come and find out more about New Hampshire.