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Gladys Bentley: Breaking All the Rules

Women and the American Story

At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her...

What is the Library of Congress?

America Explained, Government Explained

Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America’s rich...

Bella Abzug: Pioneering Feminist Icon

Women and the American Story

At a time when the U.S. House of Representatives was dominated by men, pioneering feminist Bella Abzug became a law-making force to be reckoned...

Korematsu v. United States: Was Internment Legal?

America Explained, American Chronicles

Korematsu v. United States was a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision made in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It established that the U.S. government could intern Japanese Americans during WWII as a result of Executive Order...

What is Social Security?

America Explained, Government Explained

When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it...
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