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The Constitution Rules! For Grades K–2
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government as outlined in the Constitution.
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Virtual Pajama Party Program with Winifred Conkling and Sylvia Mendez
This Virtual Pajama Party for kids aged 8–12 will focus on the book "Sylvia and Aki," a fictional account of the World War II friendship between Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu.
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National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet James Madison
Meet James Madison, the fourth President and “Father of the Constitution,” as portrayed by actor John Douglas Hall!
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Young Learners Program: Meet Ida B. Wells
In this National Archives Comes Alive! program, meet Ida B. Wells, portrayed by Marti Gobel.
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July 4th at the National Archives!
Celebrate Independence Day with the National Archives!
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The Road to the Declaration: The Acts of Rebellion - The Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts
John Dickenson and Patrick Henry express their views on England’s oppressive policies on the colonies, and why the colonies should unite in defense of their rights.
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The Road to the Declaration: Raising Revenue - The Early Acts of Parliament with John and Abigail Adams
Abigail and John Adams reflect on how British revenue acts affected daily life in the American colonies.
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The Road to the Declaration: The French and Indian War - George Washington
An actor portraying young George Washington will talk about his time as a young officer in the British Army.
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The Road to the Declaration: The Boston Massacre Trial - Thomas Gage and John Adams
John Adams explains his decision to perform the unpopular task of defending the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, and Thomas Gage expresses the loyalist point of view.
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The Road to the Declaration: Before the Boston Massacre - Voices of Boston
Actors portraying Phillis Wheatly, Crispus Attucks, and Mrs. Benjamin Edes discuss conditions in Boston and New York leading up the “Boston Massacre” in March 1770.