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DACA Organizers on What Democracy Looks Like

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

Taking a cue from the popular protest call-and-response—"Show me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!"—this site explores what democracy looks like from the perspectives of five organizers working in today's undocumented movement. Through their stories, these organizers invite us to look beyond the headlines and the issues often associated with undocumented […]

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The Senate and Women’s Fight for the Vote

U.S. Senate Historical Office , United States

In 1878 Senator Aaron Sargent became the first member of Congress to formally propose a constitutional amendment specifically to extend voting rights to women. The Senate never voted on Sargent’s proposal, but the idea and the suffragists who supported it persisted. Senators—some of them working closely with activists—continued to debate women’s political rights over the […]

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The Appointment of Sandra Day O’Connor

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute , United States

Examine the appointment of one particular Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor, who was also the first female Justice in the 191-year history of the Court. Learn about the process by which a President makes the appointment selection and the steps that lead to that person being confirmed by the Senate (or not).

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The Impact of Misinformation on American Democracy, Past and Present

Made By Us , United States

Join our expert panel as we examine the impact of fake news, misinformation and conspiracy theories on American democracy, past and present. Panel historians will look at instances of these phenomena to help us understand the challenges they present to our democracy both historically and today and what remedies we might pursue. Experts on child […]

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

New American History , United States

What lessons might we learn from the stories of the families of the victims, survivors, and witnesses of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire? The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire prompted many legislative and workplace-related reforms that still help keep workers safe. But there is also the human side of the story which, like most tragedies, can often get […]

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Voting Then and Now

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

Learn about the history of voting and what you can do to protect and expand voting rights.

Under The Rainbow Walking Tour

A Tour Of Her Own , United States

Engage and explore how Washington, DC has been a pivotal location for the struggle for equal rights. Discover the many women who have contributed to the movement, and learn how local places and events shaped an accepting environment leading to the 2015 Marriage Equality landmark Supreme Court decision. 06/29/2021 6:00 pm EDT.

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Watch “1864: The Presidential Election”

American Civil War Museum , United States

It is often believed that 1863 is the turning point of the Civil War, but for Americans at the time, there was no end in sight. For those in the United States, the presidential election of 1864 puts the citizens in power of how they want to drive the course of the war.

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Tour Capitol Hill Virtually

DC By Foot , United States

Our virtual Capitol Hill tour brings the iconic Capitol complex to life. Our energetic tour guide Becca shares the stories behind some of our most powerful national symbols and explores the concepts and ideas behind the founding our nation's capital.

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The Unspoken Truths: Juneteenth at the Museum of History and Industry

Museum of History & Industry , United States

Delbert Richardson and his national award-winning American History Traveling Museum, The Unspoken Truths, is coming to MOHAI for Juneteenth! This exhibit is presented in four sections: Mother Africa, American Chattel Slavery, The Jim Crow Era, and Still We Rise.This special exhibit is on view at MOHAI Friday, June 18–Monday, June 21, 10 am–5 pm, in […]

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Shaping the Future with Lisa Kay Solomon

Vote By Design , United States

Hear from Lisa Kay Solomon, designer in residence and lecturer at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) as she discusses designing the U.S. presidency and shaping the future.  

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