What Does Citizenship Mean as an American?

Colonial Williamsburg , United States

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of citizenship in our republic? Do we all have the same rights as citizens? Do we all view citizenship the same way? Watch a […]

Women Forging the Way

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

Learn about different women who made an impact on Western Pennsylvania. Journalist Nellie Bly traveled the world in a record-breaking 72 days. Musician Mary Lou Williams introduced new audiences to […]

Women of the Senate

U.S. Senate Historical Office , United States

On November 21, 1922, the first woman took the oath of office to serve in the U.S. Senate. That milestone event opened the door for other women to follow. To […]

Youth Action Guide: Climate

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate , United States

Explore youth-led organizations focused on the climate crisis and think about how you can get involved.

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Young People Shake Up Elections (history proves it)

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

With and without the vote and throughout American history, young people have been a force to be reckoned with as they take action and stand in support of the issues […]

Women of the Senate

U.S. Senate Historical Office , United States

On November 21, 1922, the first woman took the oath of office to serve in the U.S. Senate. That milestone event opened the door for other women to follow. To […]

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Youth Action Guide: Climate

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate , United States

Explore youth-led organizations focused on the climate crisis and think about how you can get involved.

Free

Women Forging the Way

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

Learn about different women who made an impact on Western Pennsylvania. Journalist Nellie Bly traveled the world in a record-breaking 72 days. Musician Mary Lou Williams introduced new audiences to […]

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Watch the National Youth Summit on Teen Resistance to Systemic Racism

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

How can young Americans create a more equitable nation? Explore and discuss this question using resources and videos from the 2020 National Youth Summit. The Summit was centered on the […]

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Panel: Protest & Citizenship (Part II)

Massachusetts Historical Society , United States

Collective protest, in addition to being a constitutionally protected right, is a fundamental and enduring part of American life and culture. This panel revisited a conversation held at the MHS […]

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Watch John Lewis Speak on Rights and Justice in America

National Archives Foundation , United States

Congressman John Lewis discusses rights in America in a 2016 video narrated by journalist Cokie Roberts. The video was part of a series of national conversations about equality in America […]

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Watch “Walk Through the War: 1863 – Civilians Revolt”

American Civil War Museum , United States

Two years into the American Civil War, it still isn’t clear who is “winning”. Civilians both above and below the Mason-Dixon are contemplating the cost of the conflict. Join us […]

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