American Democracy Virtual Exhibition

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

The History Center examines the bold experiment to create a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” in its dynamic online exhibition, American Democracy: A Great […]

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The Abolitionist Movement and John Brown

State Historical Museum of Iowa 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, United States

A resource developed in partnership with the Library of Congress, from the earliest days of our nation’s history, there were those who were opposed to the practice of slavery and […]

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Talking About Politics: Conversation Resources

Living Room Conversations , United States

Talking about politics has a bad rap for being divisive. Our guides are designed to help you navigate this space. If you are interested in meeting with the same group […]

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History Film Forum: The People vs. Agent Orange

Smithsonian National Museum of American History , United States

Nearly 60 years following the use of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War, the devastating aftereffects of the toxin remain lethal. This film follows two activists - Tran To Nga […]

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Come See Steel City – Solidarity Between Union Leaders and a Community

History Colorado's El Pueblo History Museum 301 N. Union Ave., Pueblo, CO, United States

Explore the power of solidarity among union and community members in Pueblo, Colorado. The exhibition "Steel City: 1980-2004" looks at individual and collective actions leading up to, during, and after […]

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Civics at the New York Public Library

The New York Public Library NY, United States

Explore resources, events, and opportunities for civic engagement at the local, state, and national levels. This site will help you discover ways you can take action in your community! Topics […]

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Around the World with World101

World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations , United States

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, World101 is celebrating #CivicsSeason with a TikTok trip around the world! Make your way to World101’s TikTok channel and follow us before Tuesday, June 14th when […]

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Civil Rights: Before, During and After the World Wars

State Historical Museum of Iowa , United States

A resource developed in partnership with the Library of Congress, asks should you fight for a country that is fighting against you? “Our liberties we prize and our rights we […]

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Reconstruction and Its Impact on Human Rights

State Historical Museum of Iowa Des Moines, United States

A resource developed in partnership with the Library of Congress asks, “was Reconstruction a success?” The Reconstruction Era lasted from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to 1877. […]

Women’s Suffrage Movement

State Historical Museum of Iowa Des Moines, IA, United States

A resource developed in partnership with the Library of Congress asks, “why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote?” Sex and gender are two […]

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