U.S. Presidential Elections

U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This resource toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to explain the function, process, and significance of the U.S. elections process. (Photo from U.S. Department of State Content Commons) DEFINITIONS Representative Democracy:  a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and create …

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By | 18 September, 2024 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Society, College and University, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: , ,

Democracy

DEMOCRACY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This resource toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to define the values of democracy and explain the function, principles, and significance of America’s democratic system of government. DEFINITIONS Popular Sovereignty: the authority and legitimacy of a government come from the consent and will of the people it …

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By | 2 November, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Society, College and University, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: , ,

LGBTQI+ Pride Month

LGBTQI+ PRIDE MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains lesson plans, videos, photos, movies, articles, and documentaries to be used at American Spaces to highlight LGBTQI+ Pride Month and the history of the gay rights movement. LESSON PLANS PBS LearningMedia has a collection of resources for educators to use when discussing LGBTQI+ identity. The …

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By | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: , ,

American Revolution

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the American Revolution, its historical context, and its impact on democracy around the world. LESSON PLANS Public Broadcasting Service Liberty! American Revolution – This comprehensive video series (American Spaces will need to buy DVDs ) …

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By | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: ,

World Refugee Day

WORLD REFUGEE DAY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to encourage discussions on humanitarian crises. Since 1980, the United States has admitted up to 3.1 million refugees. The United States is the world’s largest single donor of humanitarian assistance. In 2020, the United States provided more …

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By | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: , ,

National Caribbean American Heritage Month

NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the Caribbean American communities and the cultural diversity they bring to the United States. RESOURCES U.S. Department of the Interior Infographics on Caribbean American Heritage Month Lesson plans for students from Florida International University. A compilation of maps, historic treaties, laws, and …

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By | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: , ,

Juneteenth

JUNETEENTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains lesson plans, videos, exhibits, and articles to be used at American Spaces to recognize Juneteenth’s role in U.S. history. VIEWING AND READING “ Miss Juneteenth ” Kanopy Film: 2020, 99 minutesA single mom prepares her rebellious daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” Beauty Pageant Juneteenth: A day to celebrate Black communities’ strength – ShareAmerica What was America’s Great Migration? – ShareAmerica The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth 2022 Juneteenth Public Programs – Smithsonian …

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By | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: , ,

Share America Posters

ShareAmerica News ShareAmerica_American-Spaces-Poster_Share-News_English_Web English High Res Low Res Web Res Spanish High Res Low Res Web Res ShareAmerica Culture ShareAmerica_American-Spaces-Poster_Share-Culture_English_Web English High Res Low Res Web Res Spanish High Res Low Res Web Res ShareAmerica Language ShareAmerica_American-Spaces-Poster_Share-Language_English_Web English High Res Low Res Web Res Spanish High Res Low Res Web Res ShareAmerica Meal ShareAmerica_American-Spaces-Poster_Share-a-Meal_Web English High Res Low Res Web Res Spanish High Res Low Res Web Res ShareAmerica History ShareAmerica_American-Spaces-Poster_Share-History_English_Web English High Res Low Res Web Res Spanish High Res Low Res Web Res ShareAmerica Food ShareAmerica_American-Spaces-Poster_Share-Food_English_Web English High Res Low Res Web Res Spanish High Res Low Res …

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By | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Age Group, Americana, Art, Audience, Educational Advising, Graphics, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategy, U.S. Culture

First Amendment Rights: Freedom of Speech and the Press

FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE PRESS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, specifically freedom of speech and of the press. SPEECH AND PRESS IN AMERICA: …

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By | 24 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Society, College and University, Countering Mis and Disinformation, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: , ,

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains information to be used at American Spaces to provide information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which play an important role in the U.S. higher education system. DEFINITIONS STEM: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics Social mobility: The ability to move up …

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By | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, US Education | Tags: ,

American Southwest

THE SOUTHWEST UNITED STATES AN AMERICANA SERIES TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Americana Series Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces. The information here is designed to broaden knowledge of specific regions of the United States and their local cultures and customs. Photo credit: Brad Scott CURRENT ISSUES Two key issues in the Southwest …

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By | 18 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Americana, Audience, College and University, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: , ,

Notes for Notes Music Education

NOTES FOR NOTES: MUSIC EDUCATION FOR POSITIVE EMOTIONAL AND CREATIVE GROWTH DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR AMERICAN SPACES This discussion guide is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Affairs Section to ensure that this topic and video are appropriate for American Spaces audiences. VIDEO INFORMATION N4N x HTF – featuring …

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By | 18 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Discussion Guide, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Music, Performing Arts, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, U.S. Culture | Tags: ,

Educating Through Comics

EDUCATING THROUGH COMICS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of comic books as educational tools and to understand the history and current expressions of this genre of American popular culture. COMICS REFLECT SOCIETY Comic books can take the reader on compelling journeys …

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By | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: ,

Empowering Women Leaders

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By | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, Civil Rights, College and University, Discussion Guide, Economics, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Good Governance, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, U.S. Policy and Values, Underserved Audiences | Tags: , ,

Women’s Entrepreneurship Webinar

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By | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training, Underserved Audiences, Webchats | Tags: , ,

Women’s Empowerment: Monetizing Your Brand

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By | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Discussion Guide, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Skills Building, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, Underserved Audiences | Tags: , ,

I am a Girl

I AM A GIRL MOVIEKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Moviekit is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Diplomacy Sections to ensure that this movie is appropriate for American Spaces audiences. Warning: This movie contains mature themes. FILM INFORMATION Year Release: 2013 Rating: NR Duration: 88 minEnglish Level: Intermediate …

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By | 16 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Emerging Voices, English, English Language and Learning, English Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Movie Kit, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: ,

Presidents Day

PRESIDENTS’ DAY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the role and history of the U.S. presidency.  Lansdowne portrait of George Washington Painting by Gilbert Stuart LESSON PLANS Public Broadcasting Service This site contains 60-second videos of all past U.S. presidents, lesson plans on …

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By | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: , ,

Holocaust Remembrance

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the Holocaust and anti-Semitism. RESOURCES Department of State – Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues (SEHI) – Develops and implements U.S. policy to return Holocaust-era assets to their rightful owners, secure compensation for Nazi-era wrongs, and ensure that …

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By | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, US Education | Tags: , ,

First Amendment Rights: Freedom of Religion

FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, specifically freedom of religion. This is the second in a series of three First Amendment Toolkits. LESSON …

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By | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, US Education | Tags: , ,

Higher Education in the U.S. – Teacher Guide

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S. TEACHER GUIDE RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES Note: This toolkit is designed to be used by American Space coordinators or volunteers to teach high-school aged students about U.S. educational opportunities and to connect students with EducationUSA advising centers or its Facebook page. RESOURCES EducationUSA A U.S. Department of State network of over 430 …

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By | 11 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: ,

National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is celebrated every November to recognize the diverse cultures and to educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of the American Indian and Alaska Native people. LESSON PLANS Teacher Resources from U.S. government and partner institutions Educator resources from …

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By | 6 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: ,

Disability Awareness

DISABILITY AWARENESS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of issues that persons with disabilities face and how the United States works to ensure they have equal rights. RESOURCES Program Kits Here are some great lesson plans and fun activities to raise …

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By | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, Underserved Audiences | Tags: ,

Ted Talk: Fight for Disability Rights

TED TALK: FIGHT FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR AMERICAN SPACES This discussion guide is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Affairs Section to ensure that this topic and video are appropriate for American Spaces audiences. VIDEO INFORMATION Video Title: Our fight for disability rights – and why …

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By | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Discussion Guide, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, Underserved Audiences | Tags: ,

Webinar: U.S. National Parks

WEBINAR: U.S. NATIONAL PARKS DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR A WEBINAR FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. SPEAKER PROGRAM This Discussion Guide is designed for virtual programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of U.S. National Parks and how they operate. ACCESS TO VIDEO Links: Vimeo Videos Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , and Part 4 Duration: 40 minutes for …

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By | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, Climate, College and University, Emerging Voices, Environment, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Security, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, U.S. Culture, Virtual Viewing Parties, Webchats | Tags: , , ,

National Hispanic Heritage Month

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains lesson plans, videos, photos, exhibits, articles, and PowerPoint slides to be used at American Spaces to recognize the achievements by the Hispanic community in the United States   and their role in U.S. history. LESSON PLANS The National Education Association offers lesson plans for children of various …

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By | 4 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: ,

4th of July

U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for American Spaces to create programs and use social media to focus on Fourth of July celebrations. HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCES Smithsonian Digital Collections The Library of Congress collections of downloadable images and music.Fourth of July Images State Department’s Flickr pages on July 4th and U.S. flags JULY 4TH, A CELEBRATION Each year, the United States celebrates …

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By | 4 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: ,

US Constitution

THE U.S. CONSTITUTION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the U.S. Constitution, how it was formed, and its impact on America and throughout the world. IMPORTANT TERMS The Constitution – the fundamental framework of America’s federal system of government. It …

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By | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: ,

First Amendment Rights: Assembly and Petition

FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS: PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY AND PETITION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, specifically the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government. PROTESTS IN AMERICA Peaceful …

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By | 9 January, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Civil Rights, College and University, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values, US Education

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