Constituent Guide to Contacting Your Representative

Veterans for American Ideals (of Human Rights First) , United States

Have you always wanted to meet with your Senators and/or Representatives but don't know where to start? Use this guide to see how to schedule meetings, who to contact, what to say, talking points, email templates, etc. You can use this brief for any issues that matter to you.

Explore American Flags Throughout History

Smithsonian Institution , United States

This is an assortment of photographs from the Photographic History Collection of photographs and photographic objects that include an American flag.

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Explore Oral History Playlist

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum , United States

Short oral histories of people connected to Intrepid' s collections , including veterans, a Concorde pilot and the former head of NASA.

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Guidebook on Race & Racism

First Book , United States

First Book and Pizza Hut's Empowering Educators program is a series of free resources designed to support educators in helping their students engage in effective, courageous conversations about race and social justice. We invite you--whether you're an educator, parent, or concerned citizen--to explore the Guidebook on Race & Racism and our digital series. Make yourself […]

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Explore “Presidents in Office” Exhibition

Senator John Heinz History Center PA, United States

Explore objects and archival materials that feature more than 150 years of Presidential history with a Western Pennsylvania connection.

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Download the Citizen You App

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

The intuitive and easy-to-use Citizen You mobile app is designed to foster civic engagement by gamifying everyday civic actions. The FREE app helps bring together citizens of all ages to compete in challenges and earn points for a variety of civic-minded activities including attending local council meetings, helping a neighbor in need, and (most importantly) […]

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Explore Revolutionary Story Time: Equality’s Call

American Independence Museum , United States

Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America by Deborah Diesen rhythmically takes you on a journey to the founding of our nation and the establishment of one of our core rights as Americans, the right to vote. Follow the history of how that right has changed over time.

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Explore “A Seat at the Table” Exhibition

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

Be inspired by the life and career of Shirley Chisholm and create a work of art that represents your seat at the table.

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Education Guides on Reconstruction

American Civil War Museum , United States

This collection of Educator Resources rely on primary sources to explore different aspects of the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. You can use each of these for your own independent learning or to facilitate group learning.

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Billboards to Awaken Democracy

For Freedoms , United States

Imagine radical visions into reality. The 2020 Awakening featured more than 100 billboards by over 85 artists in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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