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VIRGINIA PATRIOT
For most of his life, James Monroe lived a life of public service. That dedication to the future of the United States began when Monroe was a teenager.
Getting Started
During James Monroe's lifetime, the 13 American Colonies D broke away from England and fought and won the Revolutionary War (1775-1783).
An International Industry
For many countries, cinema plays an important role in their culture. Here are three countries with interesting film industries.
Animal Actors
Actors take on all kinds of roles, and animal actors are no different. Take a look at these animals who proved essential to the show!
Saving the Art of the SILVER SCREEN
When George Eastman died in 1932, he left his 50-room home in Rochester, New York, to the University of Rochester. But the school found the estate too large to use effectively.
Must-See Hollywood
Famous things in Hollywood
MOVIE MAGIC
Special effects are the special ingredients that make movies magical. They create scenes that otherwise would be impossible to capture.
What's in a name?
If you were a beautiful woman who dreamed of being a famous actress, would you want a plain name like Norma Jeane Mortenson? Or would you want a more glamorous name to go with your new persona?
WALT DISNEY'S MAGICAL WORLD
Most people associate Walt Disney (1901-1966) with the theme parks and video streaming platform that bear his name.
Silent Stars
Early motion pictures, with their short stories and their .silence, could be enjoyed by almost anyone, anywhere.
Behind the Scenes
Have you ever watched film credits roll up a screen and wondered why it took so many people to make a movie?
Movie Moguls and Studio Sharks
In the early days of Hollywood, getting a movie studio up and running was challenging.
Those Early Picture Machines
A row of cameras is set up alongside a track. Attached to the shutter of each camera is a string that stretches across the track.
Getting Started
Today, the word \"Hollywood\" brings to mind an internationally famous and glamorous film industry.
Getting Started
The definition of citizenship is \"the status of a person owing loyalty to and entitled to the protection of a state or nation.\"
Start Your Civic Career as a VOLUNTEER
Volunteering is a part of civic life for many Americans. Hundreds of organizations rely on this ethic of service in the United States to accomplish their missions.
THE JUROR'S JOB
A jury is made up of people who take time out from their regular routines to perform one of the highest duties of U.S. citizenship.
The Path to Become an American
In 2021, about 3.6 million babies were born in the United States. Just that act alone-being born in this country-gave those babies automatic U.S. citizenship, even if their parents were not U.S. citizens.
Taxes The Price of Citizenship
Every April 15, millions of Americans file federal income tax returns. President John F. Kennedy called this the \"annual price of citizenship.\"
IT'S ΟΚΑΥ ΤΟ DISAGREE
John F. Kennedy spoke the words above during his 1960 presidential campaign.
EXTENDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE
Stepping inside a voting booth is perhaps the most important part of being a U.S. citizen. But the U.S. Constitution does not even address who has-or does not have the right to vote.
Meet the Citizens!
Meet John and Jane Citizen. They have three kids, two cars, and a nice house in a medium-size town.
A Famous Mud Pie
There are many versions of Mississippi mud pie. Some recipes call for creating a pie with five different layers, which might include layers of brownie, custard, pudding, or meringue.
A Fiesta of Flavors
There's no denying that Puerto Rico has a wealth of culture, a captivating past, and an abundance of scenic wonders. It should come as no surprise, then, that the island's food is also rich in fun and flavor. Traditional Borinquén fare has influences from around the world. It is rooted in native tastes. But it was blended with African cooking styles, refined with Spanish flavors, and later zested by Dutch, Irish, Italian, and even Chinese elements. No wonder the cuisine is nicknamed la cocina criolla, or "the creole kitchen!"
Mighty Rivers
Rivers play a huge role in both the natural environment and human activity. Here are three important rivers around the world.
Major Rivers
The Mississippi isn't the only river to have an important role in the nation's history.
STEPPING UP - AN INTERVIEW WITH ROJEAN HEYER
Rojean Heyer (RIGHT) has been a lockmaster for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 12 years.
Controlling the River
Seasonal flooding is a natural event for a river. When a river floods, it spills beyond its banks into nearby low-lying areas.
Engineer Extraordinaire
he Mississippi River was littered with sunken steamboats that had hit snags or had gone down in flames. Someone could make a fortune retrieving cargoes that were sitting on the bottom of the river.
THE FALL OF VICKSBURG
Vicksburg's location high on the bluffs gave it a commanding view-and control-of the Mississippi River.