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Black Soldiers in the Civil War: A Brief History of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was formed during the Civil War to allow Black soldiers to fight for the Union. This article give a short history of the formation of the 54th Massachusetts.
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No Ordinary Genius: Elisha Graves Otis, Inventor of the Elevator
Children of today, accustomed to seeing gleaming skyscrapers shooting up toward the sky, can scarcely imagine a time when a five-story building was tall. And the upper stories were not the most desirable. After all, who wanted to climb all those stairs? It took the invention of the elevator to change all that. The elevator – something we take so for granted – is totally responsible for our skylines of tall buildings. This article is geared for middle-grade students to give an appreciation of their heritage. It was hard-working, dedicated, creative men like Elisha Graves Otis who paved the way so we could enjoy such things as skyscrapers and elevators! (Ten interesting facts about Otis elevators comes with the article.)
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The Real Untouchable of Prohibition
The era of prohibition in America was one of the most colorful times in our history. The Volstead Act was hated by most every citizen. While the law itself was a joke, the manner in which it was enforced was even sillier. The feeble attempts to stem the flow of alcohol throughout the nation, was like poking a finger in a cracking, crumbling dike. Speakeasies sprang up in every city. Bathtub gin became a household word. And organized crime found a hotbed in which to flourish. But in the midst of all the craziness there appeared on the scene one honest revenue agent named Isadore (Izzy) Einstein, and his partner Moe. Their story is fascinating and somewhat inspiring.
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Facts About Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is a black sorority with many famous and notable members including writer Zora Neale Hurston, opera singer Grace Bumbry, and the first black woman to practice before the Supreme Court, Violette Anderson. Informative piece, great for black history month.
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Ideas for Observing Dr. King Day at Home
You don´t have to leave home to observe Dr. King´s birthday. This article outlines some creative and practical ways to observe Dr. King´s legacy.
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Little Known Facts About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Here are some facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that aren´t a part of common knowledge. Facts include the moments before he died and his political party.
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