Have you ever celebrated a birthday with a cake, candles, and decorations? Well, America is celebrating a very big birthday! In 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. This special celebration is called America 250 because it marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. That meansContinue reading “What Is America 250?”
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Red, White, and Blue
The colors of the American flag mean more than just what to wear on Memorial Day or the 4th of July. You may not know that every color, every stripe, and every star has a meaning. You have worn those colors because someone said to, but you never thought about what they mean. History ofContinue reading “Red, White, and Blue”
Pledge of Allegiance
A lot of kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at school. The Pledge of Allegiance is also said at government meetings, Citizenship ceremonies and 4-H meetings. But do we really know what the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance is? When you ask a kid why he/she puts his/her right hand over his/herContinue reading “Pledge of Allegiance”
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