Eighty-one years ago may seem like an eternity to a child. But, in the annals of the history of the United States, it is not all that far away. We live in a time when historical events, especially to children, are in the land of ancient history, as the immediate pull of social media brings…
Eighty-one years ago may seem like an eternity to a child. But, in the annals of the history of the United States, it is not all that far away. We live in a time when historical events, especially to children, are in the land of ancient history, as the immediate pull of social media brings…
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