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Inspired by George Washington, Teacher Brings Naturalization Ceremony to his High School
“We are a nation of immigrants,” says Sean Brennan, who teaches US government at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School in Broadview Heights, Ohio. “Most of our families came here legally, and…
Surviving—and Thriving in—the Summer Residential Program of MAHG
Did you know? Teaching American History, a project of the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University,…
Lonely Dissenter: Jane Addams Reflects on her Peace-making Efforts During World War I
In her essay “Personal Reactions In Time of War,” Jane Addams describes her experience as…
The Long Controversy Over Alger Hiss
When Alger Hiss was convicted of perjury on January 17, 1950, it was, in one…
Documents in Detail: Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) was the focus of the 19 FEB 2020 Documents in Detail…
Women’s Rights & Roles: The Moral Reformers
In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women…
The League of Nations Begins, the United States Abstaining
One hundred years ago this month, forty-one nations became founding members of the League of…
Historical Reads: The Battle of Midway
I am interested in a variety of topics and eras in history, although I am…
A Weekend That Changed Everything
In 2020, Teaching American History will offer twenty free multi-day colloquia for social studies teachers. These…
Saturday Webinar: William Jennings Bryan
The live show aired at 11am, Saturday, 1 FEB 2020, exploring the person and politics…
Loser Wins: William Jennings Bryan and the Legacy of Populism