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Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?

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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.

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.

The Oldest President of the U.S. Is a Repeat Record-holder

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President Joe Biden became the oldest president in U.S. history when he took the oath of office in 2020 at 78 years old. The former senator of Delaware also served as vice president for two consecutive terms of the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017.

Why did cars become the dominant form of transportation in the United States?

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Why did cars become the dominant form of transportation in the U.S.? In this article, find out why cars became the main form of transportation in the U.S.

How Direct Loans Work

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Direct loans are low interest loans funded by the United States government. Learn about direct loans in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Biggest Cities in the U.S. (And the Biggest in Each State)

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The United States Census Bureau tracks the population of all incorporated places in the United States. Incorporated places include cities, towns, villages, boroughs and municipalities. The government census can identify trends in the growth rate of populations and help communities plan for the future, which is especially important in the biggest cities in U.S. states.

How the Green Berets Work

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John F. Kennedy called the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom" -- a nod to the most formidable arm of the U.S. military. The Green Berets, or Special Forces, are America's first line of defense around the world.

How the American Dream Works

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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.

Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?

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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

How Has Interracial Marriage Been Treated Around the World?

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What's the state of interracial marriage in the United States and around the world? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

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