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In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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The national American holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. falls on the third Monday in January. Learn about the life and work of this legendary civil rights activist.
Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
Who Decides Which Americans Lie in State?
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Lying in state beneath the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is an honor that has been bestowed on only a few people. Who decides which Americans are so honored?
How the Webbys Work
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The Webby Awards are the premier awards honoring excellence on the Internet. Learn about the Webbys and their history.
How the BRICK Awards Work
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The BRICK Awards honor the achievements of young people in the areas of community building, education and environment, health and global impact.
How Presidential Debates Work
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The presidential debate is a time-honored institution that's constantly evolving. Learn about the presidential debate and the impact it has on voters.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
5 Times People Rejected Their Grammy and Oscar Nominations
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Celebrities usually gush that "it's an honor just to be nominated" for an Oscar or a Grammy. But the folks on our list didn't see it that way
Paintings by Henri Fantin-Latour
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Henri Fantin-Latour was inspired by Impressionim's innovative style and honored famous artists in his paintings. See Impressionist portraits here.