Introduces Founding Father and inventor Benjamin Franklin, and his contributions to American science, government, and diplomacy.
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By scottbj | 5 June, 2025 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Audience , Business and Entrepreneurship , College and University , Cultural Programs , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Entrepreneurship , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , Good Governance , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Science and Technology , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. Economic Growth , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes , historic
Explains U.S. presidential elections including primaries, caucuses, conventions, general elections, the Electoral College, and the peaceful transfer of power.
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By scottbj | 18 September, 2024 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Creates awareness of the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), colonists’ fight for freedom from Britain, and the Revolution’s influence on global democracy.
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , Audience , Civil Rights , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Day , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Raises awareness of the U.S. presidency, honoring Washington, Lincoln, and other presidents through history, lessons, films, and discussion.
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By scottbj | 13 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Day , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Focuses on July 4th Independence Day celebrations, commemorating the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, fireworks, and games.
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By scottbj | 4 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Audience , Civil Rights , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Day , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History
Creates awareness of the U.S. Constitution, its formation, the Bill of Rights, amendments, federalism, and its global influence as a democratic blueprint. Resources for celebrating Constitution Day (September 17) are included.
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By scottbj | 3 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Audience , Civil Rights , College and University , Cultural Programs , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History
