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The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) organizes, sponsors, oversees and produces Presidential and Vice Presidential debates during the national election cycle. This private, nonprofit group arose in 1987 to assume the role from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. The Commission on Presidential Debates also conducts research, takes polls, and holds conferences to educate voters and

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Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.O say, does that star-spangled banner yet waveO'er the

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By the President of the United States of America:A PROCLAMATIONWhereas on the 22nd day of September, A.D. 1862, a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following, to wit:"That on the 1st day of January, A.D. 1863, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State the people whereof shall then be in rebellion

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre is a famous cultural attraction located in Hollywood, California. The theatre is widely regarded as one of the most famous movie theatres in the world, and is the frequent location of movie premiers and other important Hollywood events. In addition to the theatre itself, many visitors flock to Grauman's to see autographs made by famous movie stars in the cement of the

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SEC. I Be it enacted . . ., That if any persons shall unlawfully combine or conspire together, with intent to oppose any measure or measures of the government of the United States, which are or shall be directed by proper authority, or to impede the operation of any law of the United States, or to intimidate or prevent any person holding a place or office in or under the government of the United

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The US Secretary of State is an appointed member of the President’s cabinet. His or her job is to represent the US in foreign affairs and to lead the Bureau of Foreign Affairs. This is a job nearly as old as the presidency. The Bureau of Foreign Affairs was created during the Second Continental Congress in 1789. President George Washington appointed the first US Secretary of State, Thomas

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The US Secretary of State is an appointed member of the President’s cabinet. His or her job is to represent the US in foreign affairs and to lead the Bureau of Foreign Affairs. This is a job nearly as old as the presidency. The Bureau of Foreign Affairs was created during the Second Continental Congress in 1789. President George Washington appointed the first US Secretary of State, Thomas

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The US Census Bureau makes it clear that the American Community Survey (ACS) is authorized under Sections 141 and 193 of Title 13 of the United States Code, and that compliance with the survey is legally mandatory. Still, some citizens do not answer it. The 24-page survey, which can be found on the Bureau's website, is sent out to about 2.5% of the American population to collect statistical

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The US Attorney General is the chief counsel for the United States. He or she is appointed by the President of the US and is part of the Presidential Cabinet. As well as being chief counsel for the government, the US Attorney General also manages and leads the US Department of Justice.The Attorney General must advise the executive branch of the government regarding legal matters as well as

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Labor Day is a holiday in the United States that is officially celebrated on the first Monday of each September, although the celebration usually begins during the weekend preceding it. Many people take advantage of the long weekend when there is a holiday that allows for a day off work on Monday. For many people, Labor Day is seen as the last chance to enjoy outdoor activities before cooler

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19 November 1863Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a

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Many governments and organizations are set up using a system of checks and balances, also known as separation of powers. The intent of checks and balances is to distribute power, ensuring that a government does not become autocratic. One of the most classic examples of checks and balances is found in the United States Constitution, which established three branches of government and outlined their

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Many people commute to large cities for work every day, but few could ever afford to live within their borders. Even a number of suburban areas have become too expensive for average workers to afford. One solution to this work versus life crisis is known as a bedroom community or commuter town. A bedroom community is generally a smaller city or town located even farther from a major city than the

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A planned community or new town is a town which is built entirely from scratch. Before construction begins, however, the town is carefully mapped out by planners who want to shape the look, feel, and future of the planned community. The planned community may have a specific purpose, such as serving as an entirely deaf town or ecological community, or it may simply be an attempt at developing

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The Innocence Project is an American legal organization which works to free wrongfully convicted prisoners, usually through using DNA evidence. In the 15 years between its inception in 1992 and 2007, the Innocence Project freed 205 people, and it accrued a large backlog of prisoners waiting for assistance, along with a huge groundswell of support from the legal community. The organization also

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The Haymarket Riot — sometimes also called the Haymarket Tragedy, depending on who is telling the story — was a labor demonstration which took place in Chicago on 4 May, 1886. While the demonstration started out peacefully, a bomb was thrown when police ordered the marchers to disperse. A policeman was killed by the bomb, and the police reacted by advancing their line and firing on the

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The Family Leave Act, or Family and Medical Leave Act, is a US federal law enacted in 1993. It allows qualified employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year, based on their serious medical needs or those of an immediate family member. This leave cannot affect one’s status as an employee, and employees who take leave are allowed to return to their original positions upon returning to

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Morocco, or the Kingdom of Morocco, is a North African country with coasts in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The Moroccan coast also includes a connection to the Strait of Gibraltar, a body of water that separates the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco from Spain, which is to the north.Morocco also shares borders with Algeria. In size, Morocco

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The country of Maldives has been called “the last paradise on earth” for its stunning tropical beauty that seems to have been untouched by modern man. It is made up of 1190 coral islands which form archipelagos consisting of 26 atolls. Atolls are rings of islands that form lagoons, and these are what set Maldives apart from other tropical islands. Located on the equator, to the southwest of the

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The vast majority, about 80%, of the Indian population is Hindu. The second most popular religion in India is Islam. Other popular Indian religions include Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Janism, and Zoroastrianism.Hinduism is considered the oldest religion in the world and was developed around 2500 BCE. It has close to one billion followers and is the third largest religion in the world. It is

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The Republic of Malawi is a country located in Southeastern Africa. Formerly called Nyasaland, Malawi is bordered by Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique. The country is one of Southeastern Africa's most densely populated areas. Its capital, Lilongwe, is home to more than 400,000 people. However, Lilongwe is not the most densely populated city in Malawi, as Blantyre is home to more than 600,000

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Futon is the expression Americans use to refer to the traditional Japanese bedding system. Japanese use the word shikibuton, meaning mattress. The American concept expanded to a broader definition, which includes either the mattress, or the convertible furniture it sits upon, or both.A futon serves as furniture during the day and can convert to a sleeping space at night. A futon can take the form

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The term divan is often used interchangeably with couch or sofa, but more specifically refers to a couch with pillows for its back and arms.A standard or traditional couch is designed with three seat cushions, cushioned arms or sides and a cushioned back. The back might be domed or square, but it extends high enough to support the entire back of a person seated on it. A divan can also have three

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Lilacs are highly aromatic ornamental flowers which are particularly prized in old fashioned gardens. Many cultivars are also highly drought tolerant, making them excellent additions to low water gardens since they have rich green foliage in addition to their famous flowers. When lilacs are grown in conditions which they like, they can develop into small trees, and live for hundreds of years. In

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Wi-Fi, which stands for wireless fidelity, in a play on the older term Hi-Fi, is a wireless networking technology used across the globe. Wi-Fi refers to any system that uses the 802.11 standard, which was developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and released in 1997. The term Wi-Fi, which is alternatively spelled WiFi, Wi-fi, Wifi, or wifi, was pushed by the Wi-Fi

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AJAX is a term used to describe an approach to designing and implementing web applications. It is an acronym for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. The term was first introduced in an article by Jesse James Garrett of Adaptive Path, a web-design firm based out of San Francisco. He conceived of the term when he realized the need for an easy, sellable way to pitch a certain style of design and

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J2EE is yet another acronym in the world of computing. This one stands for Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition. Its significance will become clear once we trace its lineage. First of all, Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems, one of the giants of the industry. The Java Platform is a virtual machine, a processor look-alike that translates computerized instructions into

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One of the most dynamic programming languages used by computer programmers today is Java. Especially in the case of servers and mainframes and big-picture systems, Java makes business processes happen. Technically and historically, Java is the creation of Sun Microsystems. This venerable computer company produces both hardware and software, and Java is one of its software offerings. Other

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C++ is a type of computer programming language. Created in 1983 by Bjarne Stroustrup, C++ was designed to serve as an enhanced version of the C programming language. C++ is object oriented and is considered a high level language. However, it features low level facilities. C++ is one of the most commonly used programming languages.The development of C++ actually began four years before its release

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A bidet (pronounced bid-day) is a small low sink that is used for washing the genitalia after going to the bathroom. It is normally located next to a toilet, but shouldn’t be considered a sink. Bidets are popular in Europe and Asia, but much less common in the US. You can buy bidet attachments for toilet seats in the US, and some people may have a bidet in their bathroom. Usually bathroom size in

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A tiller, also known as a soil cultivator, is a farming tool used to prepare soil for planting. Gardeners and farmers use a tiller to break up the hardened surface dirt and incorporate organic materials into the freshly turned soil. The first tiller models used human or animal power, but modern tiller manufacturers use gas-powered engines to turn the blades or tines.It can be argued that the

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Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is a member of the bean family which has been called 'The Vine That Ate the South.' Kudzu vines have been known to grow a foot a day during the summer months, choking out nutrients and sunlight to neighboring trees and plants. Thousands of acres of land in the Southeastern United States have been overrun by kudzu since its first importation in 1876.The kudzu plant is

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In today’s world, many people have offices within their homes. Professionals sometimes take work home to complete during an evening or over a weekend. Students do a great deal of homework in home offices, researching papers on the Internet and using the connection to work with virtual tutors. Furthermore, people use their home offices to run their household and manage personal finance. Because of

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Agave is a large genus of succulent plant that includes over 200 species. The New World native has been used as a source of food, fiber, and ornamentation for hundreds of years, and has spread far beyond its original range, thanks to migrating peoples who brought the plant with them. There are many modern uses for agave, and the plant is widely cultivated in warm regions where it will not be

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Although the word may sound a bit Germanic, we actually have the French to thank for the word tinsel, derived from an Old French word for sparkle or glimmer. Originally, tinsel was created from extruded strands of real silver, but the metal tarnished quickly and soon fell out of favor. Other metals were also used to create decorative strands of tinsel, although it was more likely to be found

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Sod is mature lawn that has been carefully and professionally cultivated; cut into thick squares or rolls with the underlying soil and roots, and shipped to a nursery or job site to be laid down for an "instant new lawn."Once sod has been cut it is best to plant it within 24 hours. If working with a distributor you can order the sod ahead of time to be delivered on a certain day. If buying from a

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To understand the formation of the rock we call slate, we must first travel back in time a few billion years. As volcanic lava flowed over the ground, superheated clay deposits mixed with ash. This mixture eventually dried in layers, much like shale but noticeably harder. Slate can be split into slabs, and those slabs can be split once again into thin sheets.Slate has been used for a number of

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Hay is the general name for a number of dried grasses, flowers and other plants used as off-season food for horses and other animals. Hay producers usually grow rye grass, oats or alfalfa in large open fields and wait until the leaves have reached a specific maturity, generally just before their flowering stage. The grasses or plants are then cut with machinery and left to dry on the ground for

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If you don’t understand what political mudslinging is about, all you have to do is compare television ads for various candidates during an election cycle, at least in the United States. In modern elections, candidates seem to spend more time telling voters how bad the other guy is, and instead of expounding on their own principles and platforms, they only try to convince voters that they aren’t

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When the President of the United States signs a bill into law, he or she has the option of including a signing statement. A signing statement accompanying a law was not used frequently until the late 1980s. Since that time, President Ronald Reagan, President George Bush, President Bill Clinton, and President George W. Bush have drafted over 200 signing statements. Prior to Reagan’s presidency,

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The Bohemian Grove is an exclusive private campsite located near the Russian River in Monte Rio, California. The Grove is probably most well known for its annual summer encampment, which includes a massive gathering of the rich and powerful in America. Goings-on at the Bohemian Grove are shrouded in secrecy, despite penetration by several journalists and documentary film makers. The mystery

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In the US, the Department of Motor Vehicles, most commonly known as DMV, is the official agency in charge of anything that has to do with vehicles, from registration of a car to the issuing of a driver's license to safety and emission inspection. While DMV has become the standard denomination for all transportation departments, the truth is that different states have different names for this

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The Iowa Straw Poll is a widely watched event in American politics. It is held in Ames, Iowa in any year when the Republican nomination for President is undecided. Essentially, it is an early test of the viability of Republican candidates; some candidates who have won the Iowa Straw Poll have gone on to win the nomination and the ultimate election. Some people consider the event to be one of the

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The Voice of America® (VOA) is a broadcast radio station funded through the United States government. It broadcasts programs internationally in over 40 languages to provide news and information about the United States to people living outside of the country. In addition to news programming, Voice of America® also offers educational programs and features on American life. Along with other

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The general definition of the term primary means preliminary, first, or most important. It’s really no different in regard to a primary election, which is the preliminary step in the process of electing a candidate running for office in the United States. Many other countries follow different systems, but a primary election is held in the U.S. to see who will receive the nomination from his or

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Commuter towns, also called exurbs or bedroom communities, are a phenomenon of the development of high-speed highways, extensive public transportation systems, urban decay, high population rates in cities, and various other factors. They are in essence, the expression of desire for people to live in a place different from that in which they work, which is often motivated by the desire to live in

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The Oval Office is the formal office of the President of the United States, and many Presidents have used it as a workspace as well. Since the Oval Office is so intimately linked with the President, the term is sometimes used to refer to the Presidential administration; a news broadcast, for example, may refer to a “decision from the Oval Office” when they really mean a decision from the

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A charter school is a type of autonomous public school in the United States. The earliest charter schools were founded in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and were intended to revolutionize American education. A charter school is publicly funded, but not subject to the same rules and regulations as a conventional school. In some regions, the public funds which support charter schools are also

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The Blue Angels are a Navy flight demonstration squadron based in Pensacola, Florida during the show season and El Centro, California during the winter for pilot training. Founded in 1946 by order of Chester Nimitz, the Blue Angels perform at numerous venues across the United States every year to enhance recruiting efforts for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Service with the Blue Angels

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The muckrakers were a group of journalists from the 1890s to the 1920s who turned American society upside down by exposing corruption and informing readers about important social issues. Journalists who follow in their footsteps by publishing exposés and fighting against corruption are often also referred to as muckrakers. The success of the Progressive movement in the United States owes a great

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The New Deal was a series of social, economic, and governmental reforms initiated by the administration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression of the 1930s. At the time, the New Deal was met with huge amounts of criticism from some quarters and massive praise from others; in retrospect, the New Deal was a major event in American history. Legacies of New Deal programs can

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In the political realm, an Independent is generally the term used to describe a candidate who is not affiliated with any political party. The word has evolved to some degree and can also be used to describe a candidate who is not a member of a country’s main political parties. In the United States, if one is not a Republican or a Democrat, one might be referred to as an Independent or a third

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Alcatraz Island is a 19 acre (.07 kilometer) National Park located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. Like many of the islands of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz has a long and colorful history, and is also open to visitors year round. It is accessible via a private ferry service run from the city of San Francisco, and is maintained by the National Parks Service. In addition to being a National

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A chuckwagon is a vehicle which carries food, water supplies, and kitchen utensils. The concept is most closely associated with the American West, where it was pioneered in the 1800s, although chuckwagons can be found in other places as well. In addition to carrying stores, a chuckwagon traditionally carries a cook as well, and the cook is an important figure in the hierarchy of the travelers who

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The slang term “doughboy” was used to refer to American infantry soldiers through the First World War, although the term fell out of popularity after that point. Despite the rumor that Europeans coined the term because Americans were “slow to rise” to join the First World War, infantry soldiers were also called doughboys during the Mexican American War, from 1846-1847, and it is likely that the

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Air Force One is an aviation call sign which refers to an aircraft carrying the President of the United States (POTUS). In popular culture, the term has come to mean the aircraft itself, whether or not the President is on board. In actuality, two specially equipped Boeing 747-200Bs are reserved for the use of the President, with tail numbers 28000 and 29000. While in flight, Air Force One serves

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The Pentagon is a building located in Washington, D.C. to house the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. The building has a unique pentagonal shape which surrounds an open courtyard, and houses 23,000 civilian and military employees. The Pentagon is often used as a symbol of the American military complex, as the shape makes it readily recognizable. The Pentagon is sometimes

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Fairgrounds are a large area which is set aside for fairs and other major public events. Typically, fairgrounds include exhibition halls, an arena and/or track, and open space for setting up booths and other entertainments. They may only be used a few times a year, but when they are, fairgrounds can hold thousands of people, along with a myriad of entertainments. Especially large fairgrounds can

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A third party, which may sound similar to a third wheel, amounts to as much in the political climate of the United States as far as many people are concerned. Any party outside the major two, the Republican and Democrat parties, is considered a third party. These groups are usually formed by people who feel disenfranchised by the big two, or feel that the people are not being effectively

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Burning Man is a weeklong festival that takes place the week prior to Labor Day, in Black Rock City, Nevada. It’s a curious mixture of people learning survival skills and the creation of art and music. It is capped by the annual tradition of burning the wooden sculpture of a man, created each year for the event. Thousands of people travel to Burning Man each year, paying about $200-300 US Dollars

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Angel Island State Park is a natural island located in California's San Francisco Bay. It covers 1.2 square miles (3.1 kilometers). The island is in the northern part of the bay, and is almost entirely in Marin county. Angel Island has had a varied and colorful history, and is accessible by ferries from Vallejo, Tiburon, and San Francisco, as well as by private boat. During the summer, many tours

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Roe v Wade was a landmark Supreme Court Decision in 1973 that legalized abortion in the first trimester for American women. The Court determined that abortion in the first trimester was protected by a right to privacy for citizens. Roe v Wade galvanized both sides of the abortion debate, and is often cited as a turning point in the history of reproductive and women's rights in America.Roe v Wade

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The NAACP is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The NAACP was started 12 February 1909 as an organization to promote the rights of minorities. The NAACP consists of different departments that are concerned with various aspects of minority rights such as legal, education and employment.The NAACP was created by a group of white people inspired by W.E.B. De Bois and the

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First Strike is an action campaign founded by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in 1997 to address the “connection between animal cruelty and human violence,” according to informational materials published by the HSUS. The program aims to eradicate cases of animal cruelty while educating animal caregivers, law enforcement, and social workers about the link between animal abuse and

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Exit polls are informal polls or surveys taken amongst a random sampling of people as they leave the voting booth on election day. These informal surveys ask individuals whom they voted for, how they voted on ballot initiatives, and which issues had the most impact on their votes, as well as asking for some personal information. The ostensible purpose of exit polls is to provide assistance in

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Ellis Island is an island in the upper area of the New York Bay, near the mouth of the Hudson River. The historical uses of Ellis Island have been varied, but it is most remembered for the time it served as an immigration processing center, from 1892-1954. It is estimated that over 12 million immigrants went through Ellis Island on their way to the United States, and 40% of Americans can trace

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Coit Tower is a distinctive San Francisco landmark located on Telegraph Hill to the north of the Financial District. Coit Tower can be seen from many points in the city, and is accessible via a steep road and walking path. Coit Tower stands 180 feet (55 meters) tall, and many tourists like to access the top of the tower for stunning views of San Francisco and the surrounding areas. Coit Tower

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Job Corps is a US program, administered by the US Secretary and the Department of Labor, that works with teens and young adults between the ages of 16-24 to offer them opportunities to further their education, train in certain professions, and gain social skills and experience through vocational training. The program was developed in 1964 and was loosely modeled on the Civilian Conservation Corps

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a New York City based non-profit organization which aims to protect people in the United States from civil rights violations. Since the organization is involved in over 6,000 cases each year, it often finds itself defending controversial or unpopular views. The ACLU believes that protecting Constitutional rights is very important, and it hires 300

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The term sooner was used in a derogatory fashion to describe the group of American settlers who unlawfully claimed lands in what eventually became Oklahoma. These people staked their claim to land when it was called the “Unassigned Lands,” prior to 1889 when the territory was opened by President Benjamin Harrison with his Indian Appropriation Act of 1889. These lands were opened up for land

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For residents of the United States of America, the abbreviation of the GOP is a familiar one that either is used with pride or looked upon with suspicion. Short for the Grand Old Party, GOP refers to the present day Republican Party in the United States. Here are some historical facts about the GOP that you may find interesting.The GOP is one of the two major political parties in the United

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The United Service Organizations (USO) is a non-profit, Congressionally chartered agency which offers support services to American military personnel and their families. Although the USO is most well known for its celebrity entertainment tours, it actually offers a great deal of other vitally needed services to troops during times of both war and peace. The organization is supported almost

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The DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, is an organization of women who work to promote patriotism, history, and education. The society was founded in 1890 and is based out of Washington, D.C. The Daughters of the American Revolution pride themselves on the volunteer works and public services their group provides to the veterans and children of the United States.The Daughters of the

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A hogan, also spelled “hoghan,” is a traditional residential structure of the Navajo people. Although Navajo people also build and, at times, reside in sweat houses, underground homes, and summer shelters, the hogan is the most frequently used structure. In the Navajo religion, the hogan is considered to be a sacred space.There are two types of hogans. There is the “forked stick” hogan and the “

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Area 51 has been a constant source of conspiracy theories since the 1950s. No one actually knows what goes on behind this heavily guarded area of land except the people who work there. Speculation is rife with theories covering everything from Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) to secret government aircraft manufacturing.Area 51 is located in a remote area of the Nevada desert, north of Las Vegas

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The President of the United States (POTUS) is the head of the American State and Government, in addition to heading up the Executive branch of the United States Government. Together with the Judicial and Legislative branches, the POTUS makes decisions about running the United States. The abbreviation “POTUS” was originally used by the Secret Service to refer to the President, and the term was

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A Reserve Office Training Corps (ROTC) is a college program that exists in many countries. The purpose of the ROTC is to train students to become officers in the military force of their country, should they elect to serve after college. There are specifically military colleges, which offer ROTC programs, and also private and public schools, which can allow a student to participate in ROTC.

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There are a number of differences between Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, but they all function as the legislative branch of the federal government. Essentially, Congress generates potential laws in a form known as a bill. A bill may start in the House of Representatives or the Senate, but it is not usually presented to the executive branch, i.e. the president, until both

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If you want to drive an automobile legally in the United States, you need to obtain a driver's license. The requirements for obtaining a driver's license vary between states. Generally, one is expected to obtain a license in a state in which one is a resident. In most states, an individual must provide proof that he or she is in the United States legally.Each state is responsible for setting and

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The United States Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both Senators and Representatives are responsible for representing the people of the states they serve. This involves voting and writing bills in the United States Congress. There are, however, some major differences between a United States Senator and a Representative, beginning with voting privileges. For

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There actually is no legal reason why presidential primaries couldn't be held on the same day. There are, however, any number of political and logistical reasons why such a move would be counter-intuitive for both major political parties. While the Constitution does specifically mandate a single day for presidential elections, there are no federal provisions for individual presidential primaries.

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Under the terms of the United States Constitution, someone who wants to become the President must be a United States citizen who is at least 35 years old. These are the only legal requirements for the position; most citizens have a number of expectations of Presidential candidates which could be considered informal requirements. In addition, a Presidential candidate must have access to very large

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The United States (US) has three armed forces under the direction of the Department of Defense: the US Army, US Air Force, and US Navy. The US Marine Corps are actually a branch of the Navy, while the Coast Guard, the other armed force of the United States, is technically under the wing of the Department of Homeland Security. Each branch of the armed services in America performs a vital role for

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"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour

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The age at which one is considered a legal adult in the US is typically 18. What defines a legal adult is ability to legally work, participate in contracts, vote, marry, give sexual consent, and join the military. Being a legal adult under 21 does not give one the right in most states to purchase alcohol, however.The age one becomes a legal adult in the US is largely the age at which most

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Washington, 4 March 1801Friends and Fellow-Citizens:CALLED upon to undertake the duties of the first executive office of our country, I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow-citizens which is here assembled to express my grateful thanks for the favo r with which they have been pleased to look toward me, to declare a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents, and

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According to US census statistics there are approximately 2.6 million teachers working at the elementary and middle school level. When census information includes pre-schools, high schools, special education teachers and college instructors, the number climbs to approximately 6.5 million teachers.Our total population is right now close to 300 million. So in estimated figures, teachers comprise

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In the late 1990s Base Realignment and Closure, a standard for decommissioning military bases and retooling them for other uses, began to sweep across the United States. Many areas which formerly had a heavy cluster of military bases were left with only a handful of bases, and the remainder were decommissioned to wait in a political limbo. In some areas, proactive communities have worked with the

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The short answer to the title of this article is: 15 presidents were senators at one time. They were: James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, Warren G. Harding, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon.The Senate is generally seen as

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In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considered the foremost authority for human health. Internationally, the CDC is recognized as a global authority, working in tandem with other health agencies to address emergent health issues all over the world. The CDC is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and has a number of goals as a health

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The United States has a multiple political party system. However, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party are by far the two main American political parties. The Green Party and the Libertarian Party are two other American parties with a large base of members.The first Green Party meetings held in the United States occurred in 1984, with the first Green Party candidate not showing up on the

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Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the LordHe is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored,He has loosed the fateful lightening of His terrible swift swordHis truth is marching on.Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!His truth is marching on.I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling campsThey have builded Him an

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The National Security Agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are agencies of the American government that are concerned with security, intelligence, and law enforcement respectively. Each agency has a specific area of focus, although they do occasionally cooperate on cases to share information which could lead to a breakthrough. The staff of each

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Visiting Fairbanks, Alaska is like fishing for crabs. Visitors move from one experience to the next, daring themselves to drop anchor, but eager to skim across the surface to the next hotspot. Alaska is a state with no shortage of things to do. and Fairbanks, located three hours from Seattle, is one of the area’s most activity-rich cities.In Fairbanks, each season caters to a different class and

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Treasure Island is a 404 acre (1.64 square kilometer) artificially constructed island in the middle of the San Francisco bay, attached to neighboring Yerba Buena Island by a causeway. The island was built in 1939 for the Golden Gate International Exposition, a World's Fair intended to celebrate the construction of the Bay Bridge and the heritage of the Bay Area. Like many construction projects of

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A National Monument is a site which is deemed to be important to the American people, and therefore entitled to certain protections under the law. Many nations have various versions of National Monuments, and programs established to promote and take care of them, ensuring that they will be around for future generations to enjoy. National Monuments are part of a larger system of parks, reserves,

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The Electoral College is the number of votes, simplified, that determines the outcome of a US presidential race. Essentially it equals the number of senators in the state and the number of house representatives. The more districts and house representatives a state has, the more “votes” it represents in the Electoral College. Large states have huge numbers of votes to cast. California has 55 for

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The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature

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Unanimous consent is an agreement by all members present on anything requiring a yes or no decision. If a family all agrees to have pizza for dinner, this can be considered unanimous consent to have pizza. However, in anyone objects to pizza, unanimous consent is not achieved, and the decision may have to come down to either a vote or parental discretion.In Congress, unanimous consent is a way of

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Tucson, known to the locals as "The Old Pueblo," is so named after an old Spanish word meaning "Black Base," a clear allusion to the volcanic mountains that provide a background to the city. People visiting Tucson should not miss its many annual festivals, many of which are directly related to the Native American traditions of the tribes that once inhabited the area.Some famous festivals include

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