In 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence on this portable desk of his own design.
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American Experiments
How can we form a more perfect union? Check out new interactive lesson plans on democracy and the nation we build together.
Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It)
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Becoming US
A new educational resource for high school teachers and students to learn immigration and migration history in a more accurate and inclusive way.
National Youth Summit 2020: Teen Resistance to Systemic Racism
How can young Americans create a more equitable nation?
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