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  • Juneteenth

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    Juneteenth commemorates the last day slavery existed in the U.S. Learn more about this holiday created by freemen and freewomen.

  • Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Voice

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    Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s voice as he fought for freedom in segregated America.

  • Celebrating Arabic Literature on Arabic Language Day

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    Arabic Language Day is December 18 in honor of the 1973 decision to make Arabic an official UN language.

  • The Intriguing History of Paperback Books

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    It all began with a penguin in a zoo. Read more about the history of paperback books!

  • Celebrating Russian Authors on Russian Language Day

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    You may know that 193 countries make-up the United Nations (UN), but did you know that there are 6 official languages for the UN? Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, French, and Russian are the official languages. This means all official UN documents and announcements are available in each language. In 2010,…

  • Peace Officers Memorial Day

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    Today’s blog is written by author John Cagle. Cagle is the former Chief Deputy of the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office and was a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. He is a member of the Peace Officers Association of Georgia. On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy…

  • 5 Books Before the Fireworks

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    Read these 5 books to learn about America’s history before you enjoy the fireworks.