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The Youngest President of the United States
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Off the top of your head, you may know JFK as the youngest president in U.S. history, and you'd be correct that he was the youngest to be elected. But what about the youngest person to ascend - that is, the youngest VP to become president after the death of an incumbent?
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
What is justice?
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Justice is often used interchangeably with the word "fairness." So what exactly is justice? Learn about justice in this article.
'Made in the USA' Behind Bars: Is Prison Labor Really 'Slave Labor'?
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Is prison labor really slave labor? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.
American Flag Pictures
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These American flag pictures show the different designs of the United States flag over time. Check out pictures of the American Flag in this collection.
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.
Can You Pass This High School U.S. History Test Without Googling?
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Since earning its independence from Britain in the American Revolution, the United States has been a part of - and made - many big moments in history. Do you think you could pass this high-school level U.S. history quiz?
What Is Critical Race Theory Anyway?
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Critical race theory (CRT) is a hot button issue in the United States. School boards and state legislatures in seven states have banned it from being taught in the classroom. How did we get here and why is everyone freaking out?
Why Is There a Crack in the Liberty Bell?
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Older than the founding of the United States, the Liberty Bell has endured as a symbol of freedom for many Americans, even though that was not its original role.