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The Largest States in the U.S. by Area

The United States of America is a country of immense geographical diversity, with a landscape that spans from snow-capped mountains to sun-kissed beaches, arid deserts to lush forests. The country's…

The American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline

This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don't Ask, Don't…

On the Mode of Electing the President

On the Mode of Electing the Presidentby From a speech by William Grayson given to the Virginia ratifying convention on June 18, 1788.See also Federalist No. 68Mr. [William] GRAYSON. Mr.…

James Winthrop: Agrippa IX

Agrippa IXJames Winthrop28 December 1787by James Winthrop, AgrippaTo the People.We come now to the second and last article of complaint against the present confederation, which is, that…

The Tall Ships Set Sail

Powerful 18th and 19th century sailing ships converge on Boston by David Johnson Take the Tall Ships Quiz! The HMS Bounty Interesting Tall Ships The Kruzenshtern…

Tornadoes

Facts and figures about twisters by Ann Marie Imbornoni Related Links U.S. Tornadoes: 1840 to present Deadliest U.S. Tornadoes Tornado Safety (Ask the Editors) Fujita…

Three Branches of Government

In 1787 leaders of the states gathered to write the Constitution-a set of principles that told how the new nation would be governed. The leaders of the states wanted a strong and fair national…

Births, Birth Rates, and Fertility Rates 2008

The following table shows the number of births, birth rates, and fertility rates in the United States excluding Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Marianas during 2008…