"And So, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." -- John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961. Kennedy was the 35th President.

From Your Page: Feburary 19, 2001.

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What the Moon Is Like (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out-Science) UNDER $5.00

This book is featured in Galileo 's Books. It's a FUN and ENTERTAINING book that teaches all about the Moon. Are there craters, valleys, rocks, or dust? Is it hot or cold? Why is the sky always black even during the day? How many humans have experienced the Moon first hand (or foot)? This book uses simple words and great pictures. There's also a drawing of the Moon and the landing sites for Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Beware -- after reading this book, you may want to sign up for Space Camp!

From Your Page: July 16, 2001.

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This Week's Trivia Question:
Question: Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?

From Your Page: Feb 26, 2001.

Photo: First African American Supreme Court Justice.

Last Week's Trivia Question:
Question: In which war did Florence Nightingale earn the nickname, "The Lady with the Lamp?"
Answer: Crimean War. In 1854, Florence and a team of 38 nurses went to the Crimea to help wounded soldiers. Florence was gentle and kind, and the soldiers admired her. She was a source of great comfort to the wounded and sick. Florence's rounds continued into the night, and she carried a lamp with her to light her way. This is how she became known as "The Lady with the Lamp." Soldiers would kiss her shadow on the walls as she passed. Read a book about Florence Nightingale

Photo: Florence Nightingale carring her lamp

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Did you know the Sojourner Rover was named after Sojourner Truth?

Yes, when the Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars on July 4, 1997, its rover was named the Sojourner Rover after the abolitionist and champion of women's rights, Sojourner Truth. NASA chose the name Sojourner (which means "traveler") after a year-long world-wide essay competition among 3,500 students. In their essays, the students explained how the heroine's traits related to the exploration of Mars. The winner was Valerie Ambroise, age 12. The other names considered for the rover were: Marie Curie (chemist), Judith Resnik (astronaut), Sacagawea (guide and interpreter), Harriet Tubman (abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor), and Amelia Earhart (aviator). Read a book about Sojourner Truth…

From Your Page: May 14, 2001.

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"Ulysses S. Grant was a true hero in private as well as in public. He was our first civil rights President. He cared about the Indians and the freed slaves. The Treaty of Washington (1871) is mostly his work, though he's never gotten enough credit for it. It settled claims against Britain, and more important, it established neutrality and international arbitration to avoid war. This become the foundation for the World Court and League of Nations. My favorite Grant web site is the Ulysses S. Grant Network." - Nancy W. from Newark, Ohio

From Your Page: April 23, 2001.

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Q: When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

A: The Declaration of Independence was signed by all the delegates of the Second Continental Congress on August 2, 1776. The United States, however, celebrates its Independence on July 4 because that is the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by all the colonies. Here are some important dates regarding the signing of the Declaration of Independence:

July 2, 1776: The text of the Declaration of Independence was approved
July 4, 1776: The Declaration of Independence was adopted by all the colonies
July 8, 1776: The Declaration of Independence was read publicly in the State House Yard in Philadelphia and the Liberty Bell was rung.
August 2, 1776: The Declaration of Independence was signed by all the delegates of the Second Continental Congress.

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From Your Page: July 2, 2001.

Photo: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Ben Franklin drafting the Declaration of Independence.

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