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Born November 2, 1734 in PADied 1820• American folk hero known for his

woodsman survival skills and frontier explorations who created the 1st settlement in Kentucky.

• Loved the wilderness and started his own hunting business at age 14.

• Fought in the French & Indian War and became a captain in the American Revolution.

I can’t say as ever I was lost, but I was bewildered once

for three days.”

DANIEL BOONE





DANIEL BOONE

table of contentsFOUNDING FATHERS Visionaries with the courage and passion that led to the birth of our nation

NATIVE AMERICANS Original Americans who helped guide the new colonists and preserve existing culture for our young nation

CIVIL WARA pivotal time in American history which reaffirmed the notions of equality, independence and freedom

REVOLUTIONARY WARBrave patriots who helped steer the war against the British for American independence

IMPORTANT SYMBOLS The most important symbols of American independence, liberty and freedom

EQUAL RIGHTS LEADERS Key figures who sacrificed and fought for equal rights for every American

GREAT PRESIDENTSOur inspirational leaders through times of adversity and who launched many of our most noble American ideals

PILL ARS OF OUR DEMOCRACYBedrock principles which formed the basis of our great nation

PIONEERS Explorers and inventors who were instrumental in the growth and influence of America

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS Unforgettable events that continue to shape our nation’s history

BUSINESS & INDUSTRYPowerful and influential business people who flourished during the rise of America as a global power

HISTORICAL PL ACESUnique landmarks which capture the incredible spirit of America

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Well done is better than well said.

Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.

Born January 11, 1757 (Nevis Island) Died 1804 • Primary contributor to The Federalist

Papers and founder of the Federalist Party, the first political party which favored a strong central government.

• Created our financial system and was the first Secretary of the Treasury.

• Founded the U.S. Coast Guard and New York Post newspaper.

• Died in a duel with Aaron Burr.

All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Born January 17, 1706 in MADied 1790• Statesman, businessman, politician,

author, scientist and inventor.• Only founding father to sign the

Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Alliance with France, Treaty of Paris and the U.S. Constitution.

• Conducted many scientific tests in electricity, including the famous kite experiment.

• Published Poor Richard’s Almanack for 27 consecutive years.

Born March 16, 1751 in Virginia Died 1836• 4th President of the United States.• Known as the “Father of the

Constitution” and “Father of the Bill of Rights” and was also a key author of The Federalist Papers.

• President during costly and largely ineffective War of 1812.

• Firmly believed in an individual’s freedom and liberty.

Born April 13, 1743 in VirginiaDied 1826• 3rd President of the United States

and primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

• Well versed in politics, law, farming, religion, math and architecture.

• Responsible for the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of America.

Born October 30, 1735 in MADied 1826 • 2nd President - and 1st Vice President

- of the USA.• Became opposed to British rule

because of unfair taxation.• Key delegate in the Continental

Congress, the governing body during the Revolutionary War.

• Primary negotiator of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War.

JOHN ADAMS

Let us dare to read, think, speak and write.

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR

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Born November 22, 1744 in MADied 1818 • Wife of 2nd President John Adams

and mother of 6th President John Quincy Adams.

• Strong believer in the education of women, women’s rights and the abolition of slavery.

• Opinionated, political strategist for her husband John.

• First 1st Lady to live in the White House!

Born January 23, 1737 in MADied 1793• Merchant, statesman, and prominent

patriot of the American Revolution.• President of the Continental Congress

and 1st person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

• Graduated from Harvard and was one of the richest men in New England.

Born June 6, 1755 in CTDied 1776• American Continental Army officer/spy. • Disguised himself as a Dutch

schoolteacher to get behind enemy lines and gather intelligence ahead of the Battle of Harlem Heights.

• Hanged in NYC after being caught by British soldiers.

• Yale University graduate who had a submarine named in his honor.

Born January 2, 1737 in UKDied 1809• Political activist and philosopher during

Revolutionary War. • His political pamphlet Common

Sense influenced the Patriot cause, convincing the colonies of their need to be a free nation.

• His writings were vital to the American Revolution and shaped the political atmosphere of 13 colonies.

Born January 1, 1735 in MADied 1818 • Famous patriot and spy who quietly

warned Minutemen (i.e. Revolutionary soldiers) of the British invasion that began the American Revolution.

• Was appointed a lieutenant colonel in the American army.

• Later became a successful silversmith and his copper was used on many battleships (including the USS Constitution, aka “Old Ironsides”).

A chip on the shoulder is too heavy a piece of baggage

to carry through life.I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

Most likely just myth that he yelled “The British are coming!”

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren,

and to do good is my religion.

Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with

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Born October 27th, 1858 in NYCDied 1919• 26th President (and youngest to hold

office). • A Progressive who created the

Square Deal with “3 C’s” for conservation of the environment, consumer protection and control of corporations.

• Led effort to build Panama Canal.• Won the Nobel Peace Prize and one of

4 Presidents carved into Mt. Rushmore.




Born January 30, 1882 in NYDied 1945• 32nd President (and only one to serve

four terms!)• Led the U.S. through The Great

Depression and to victory in World War II.• Held popular radio ‘fireside chats’ to

speak directly to the public.• Created the “New Deal,” programs

and institutions to grow and protect the U.S. economy.

GREAT PRESIDENTS



Born April 28, 1758 in VADied 1831• Founding Father, American statesman

and 5th President of the U.S.• Presided over the Era of Good

Feelings, a period of national pride following the War of 1812.

• Formed the Monroe Doctrine to stop further European colonization in the Americas.

Born February 12, 1809 in KYAssassinated 1865• 16th President and leader during the

Civil War.• Called “Honest Abe” as a lawyer. • Lost a young son to illness.• His Gettysburg Address called for equal

rights and liberty and his Emancipation Proclamation led to the 13th Amendment, which permanently abolished slavery.

Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be

worthy of recognition.

We must support our rights or lose our character, and with

that our liberties.

Born February 22, 1732 in VADied 1799• Founding Father, Revolutionary War

General and 1st President of the U.S.• Issued the Proclamation of Neutrality,

keeping the U.S. neutral in matters of conflict between France and Great Britain.

• Founded the U.S. Navy.• Set important standards for all future

U.S. Presidents.

GEORGE WASHINGTON

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

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July 2, 1964

• The landmark law banned discrimination based on race, gender, religion or national origin in all public places and by employers and labor unions.

• It also created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and led to 2 other important laws – the Voting Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act.

• Had to overcome strong resistance from southern U.S. states.

• Was the signature achievement of the movement Martin Luther King Jr. led and which President Lyndon Johnson signed into law.


September 25, 1789 Adopted December 15, 1791• The first 10 Amendments to the

U.S. Constitution, they limit federal and state overreach while guaranteeing individual rights such as freedom of speech and religion.

• U.S. Constitution critics (i.e. Anti-Federalists) pushed for more specific language protecting individuals’ rights, which James Madison drafted himself.

• Inspired by the Magna Carta (in 1215), the English Bill of Rights (1689) and George Mason’s 1776 Declaration of Rights.

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January 1, 1863

• Order by President Abraham Lincoln declaring that all slaves shall be forever free throughout the U.S.

• It changed the goal of the U.S. Civil War from one designed to hold the North and South together, to a war for “a new birth of freedom,” as Lincoln said in his Gettysburg Address.

• The declaration led to the 13th Amendment to U.S. Constitution, forever ensuring slavery will never again exist in the United States.

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July 4, 1776 in PA

• Document which announced the separation of the 13 British Colonies in America from Great Britain.

• Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and signed by 56 people (including John Hancock’s famous signature).

• Historic for stating that “…all men are created equal…” and are entitled to “…Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

• Continues to inspire countless others around the world to stand up for equality, independence and freedom.

September 17, 1787 in PA

• It is the supreme law of the U.S., outlining the framework of the federal government.

• Many controversial issues were argued but the 55 delegates finally agreed to it as the replacement for the Articles of Confederation.

• Significant for establishing the 3 equal branches of government (Legislative, Executive and Judicial) with checks and balances to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

• Has been amended 27 times (and counting!).

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Born 1596 in VA | Died 1617• Daughter of Powhatan chief

who befriended English colonists at Jamestown, VA.

• Brought the struggling colonists food and supplies from her tribe.

• Saved Captain John Smith’s life and later married another English settler, which led to peace between the English and Native Americans.

• Became ill and died while in England.

Born June 16, 1829 in NM | Died 1909• Brave Apache leader of the American

southwest.• Fought Mexicans and North Americans

to protect Native American lands.• Lost his mother, wife and children

on the same night.• Finally surrendered to U.S. troops but

considered the last great defender of the Native American way of life.

Born March 1768 in OHDied 1813• Shawnee chief known for being a gifted

speaker and skilled warrior.• United various tribes and formed an

alliance with Great Britain to fight the U.S. in the War of 1812.

• Also led “Rebellion” for control of the Indiana Territory (now the Great Lakes region) which he ultimately lost to William Henry Harrison’s U.S. troops.

Born May, 1788 in ID Died 1812• Member of the Lemhi Shoshone Tribe

and a key member of the Lewis & Clark expedition (to find the Northwest Passage linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans).

• Kidnapped at 12, sold into marriage and became a mother by age 17.

• Smart, multi-lingual and resourceful, she helped guide the expedition and ease tensions between Colonists & Native

NATIVE AMERICANS

Born 1831 in SD | Died 1890• Hunkpapa tribe leader who

became Chief of Sioux nation in the Great Plains.

• Fearless warrior who fought to protect sacred Native American lands.

• Surprisingly defeated George Custer’s battalion at the Battle of Little Bighorn.

• Forced to surrender due to famine but still led followers during final “Ghost Dance” movement.

SITTING BULL

Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make

for our children.

I should never have surrendered; I should have fought until I was

the last man alive.

A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.

Everything I do is for my people.

S A M P L E

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1752 by a London firm for the PA State House.• Iconic symbol of American

independence and freedom but also for equal rights and protesting wars.

• Weighs 2,080 lbs and is made primarily of copper and tin.

• Has been cracked twice and was given its present name in 1835 by abolitionists protesting slavery.

• Engraved inscription reads: “Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof.”

in 1782 as the U.S. emblem for its strength, independence, beauty, majesty and indigenousness to North America.• Is the prominent feature on the

Great Seal of the U.S. but also found on many institutions, documents, coins and one dollar bills!

• For over 100 years, faced threat of extinction due to capture, hunting and pesticides damaging their habitat.

• Considered sacred by Native Americans as man’s connection to the divine.

June 14, 1777 by the Continental Congress to represent the new nation.• Has 13 red and white stripes,

representing the 13 original colonies, and 50 stars, one for each state.

• The colors are inspirational and symbolic – red for hardiness and valor, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice.

• Nicknames include Stars & Stripes, Old Glory and Star-Spangled Banner.

• There have been 27 versions created since 1777.

after the Roman goddess of Freedom, Libertas.• Famous sculpture in New York City

harbor symbolizing opportunity, liberty, and freedom.

• A gift from France, it was designed and built there, then disassembled and shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City.

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site.Inscription reads “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

in 1812 as a symbol of U.S. government and American patriotism.• Generally believed the name came

from businessman Samuel Wilson, who supplied beef to the Army and whose nickname initials “U.S.” were stamped on the barrels.

• His present “look” became standard during World War I in the famous “I want YOU for the U.S. Army” recruitment poster.

• The symbol is regularly used across popular culture in sports, film, music and literature.

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Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

The cowards never start and the weak die along the way.

Born February 11, 1847 in OHDied 1931• Successful inventor, manufacturer and

businessman.• Responsible for such innovations as the

phonograph, incandescent light bulb and motion picture camera.

• Was poor, uneducated and suffered from hearing loss early in life.

• Awarded over 1,000 U.S. patents for his inventions!

Born December 24, 1809 in KYDied 1868• Legendary frontiersman, fur trapper,

wilderness guide, Indian Agent and U.S. Army Officer.

• Explored the Santa Fe Trail and reluctantly served in the Mexican-American war.

• Pushed for the creation of Indian reservations to protect Native Americans.

Born 1774 and 1770, both in VA Died 29 years apart• Led a famous expedition with Sacagawea

to find route to the Pacific Ocean.• Traveled over 8,000 miles from 1804

to 1806!• Suffered from disease, frostbite, and

animal/human attacks but still gathered invaluable information about the land, plant types and animal species.

Born November 2, 1734 in PADied 1820• American folk hero known for his

woodsman survival skills and frontier explorations who created the 1st settlement in Kentucky.

• Loved the wilderness and started his own hunting business at age 14.

• Fought in the French & Indian War and became a captain in the American Revolution.

Born December 8, 1765 in MA Died 1825• Inventor and engineer known for

inventing the cotton gin, which revolutionized agriculture.

• Encountered many legal problems and tutored children to put himself through college at Yale University.

• Also manufactured muskets using interchangeable parts, which helped usher in the Industrial Revolution.

DANIEL BOONE

I have always believed that I should have had no difficulty

in causing my rights to be respected.

I can’t say as ever I was lost, but I was bewildered once

for three days.”

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with cheers from the crowd…into unknown civilization…

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JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS











Began January 24, 1848 when gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California. • A week later, the Mexican-American

War ended and California was given to the U.S., without knowledge of the discovery!

• Upwards of 300,000 “49ers” from around the world flooded the state in search of fortune.

• Many died of disease, accident or from violence searching for the precious metal.

• A large, diverse population settled in CA and it became a U.S. state in 1850.

• Beginning around 1760, it described the period of innovation and transition to new manufacturing processes for industries of the time.

• New machinery, factories and mass production improved transportation, communications, agriculture and banking.

• Standard of living improved for all except the lower class, who continued to work long hours for low pay and in unsafe working conditions.

• By the early 20th century, the U.S. had become the world’s most powerful industrial country.

Surprise attack on the morning of December 7, 1941. • Military strike by the Japanese against

the U.S. naval base in Hawaii.• More than 2,400 Americans died and

it destroyed hundreds of ships and planes, forcing the United States into World War II.

• The U.S. and its Allies won the war and it led to the greatest period of peace and prosperity in American history.

• Commemorated by the USS Arizona Memorial.

• A document signed September 3, 1783 between Britain and the U.S., which ended the Revolutionary War.

• It also acknowledged the independence of the U.S., eliminated the British colonial empire in North America and established U.S. boundaries.

• The most well-known signers for the U.S. were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay.

• Both sides were pleased with the result – the U.S. was established as an independent nation and Britain had itself a large new trading partner.

On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 crew made the first successful trip to the lunar surface.• In 1961, Pres. John F. Kennedy

captured the imagination of the world when he issued the challenge for the ambitious space mission.

• Hundreds of thousands worked on the inspirational project, and over 530 million people watched on TV as Neil Armstrong said, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

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JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS









The Supreme Court kept me from my freedom.

Born 1799 in VA | Died 1858• African American slave who sued for

his family’s freedom in 1857.• The Supreme Court ruled against him,

which angered many anti-slavery defenders and increased tensions between the North and South ahead of the Civil War.

• Ultimately freed by a sympathetic owner, he soon died but his wife lived to see the 13th Amendment passed, which forever abolished slavery.

Born January 19, 1807 in VADied 1870• Commander of the Confederate States

Army (“the South”) from 1862 until his surrender to Ulysses S. Grant in 1865.

• Conflicted West Point graduate who made the difficult decision to leave the Union Army to fight and defend his home state instead.

• After the Civil War, was successful president of Washington College.

Born December 5, 1839 in OHDied 1876• Effective Civil War Union Brigadier

General (at 23 years old!) and Lt. Col. in the American-Indian Wars.

• Controversial West Point graduate because of his ego and treatment of friend and foe.

• His famous “Last Stand” was at the Battle of Little Bighorn against the Sioux.

Born June 14, 1811 in CT Died 1896• Prominent American abolitionist

and author.• Her infant son died, inspiring her

to write Uncle Tom’s Cabin to shed light on the terrible conditions slaves endured.

• The influential book was said to have started the movement that began the Civil War and ultimately ended slavery.

I would rather have a good education and no money, than

to have a fortune & be ignorant.

Never give up, for that is just the place and time that

the tide will turn.

It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should

grow too fond of it.

I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.

ULYSSES S. GRANTBorn April 27, 1822 in OH | Died 1885• Commanding General who led the

Union Army (“the North”) to victory against the Confederate States.

• West Point graduate who also fought in the Mexican-American War.

• Was an unsuccessful farmer and businessman before his steady rise in the Army.

• Became 18th President of the United States and oversaw Reconstruction and the 15th Amendment.

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EQUAL RIGHTS LEADERS

JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS

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JOHN ADAMS











If there is no struggle, there is no progress.

Self-development is a higher duty than self-sacrifice.

Born January 15, 1929 in GAAssassinated 1968• Minister, activist and leader of the civil

rights movement. • Inspired by Gandhi’s non-violent

protests and led the Montgomery, AL bus boycott when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.

• Delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Wash., D.C.

• Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Born c. 1818 in MD | Died 1895• American abolitionist, writer and

equal rights activist. • Abused as a slave but escaped and

became a national leader of the abolitionist movement.

• Only African American to attend the 1st national women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls, NY.

• First African American to receive a vote for President of the U.S.

Born February 15, 1820 in MADied 1906• Women’s rights activist, social reformer

& abolitionist who led the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

• Born to Quakers devoted to social equality and arrested for casting a vote in the 1872 Presidential election.

• Became the first woman shown on U.S. currency.

Born May 9, 1800 in CTDied 1859• Abolitionist who fought passionately

to end slavery.• Led the famous raid on Harper’s

Ferry, escalating tensions before the Civil War.

• Was hanged, but the tribute song Union soldiers sang about him later became the tune for Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Born November 12, 1815 in NY Died 1902• American suffragist, activist and

abolitionist who fought for both slaves’ and women’s rights.

• In 1848, organized and held 1st women’s rights convention, then later co-founded the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

• Wrote the History of Woman Suffrage and Woman’s Bible about the women’s movement.

I have only a short time to live, only one death to die, and I will

die fighting for this cause.

Organize, agitate, educate, must be our war cry.

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

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The man who dies rich, dies disgraced.

Born April 17, 1837 in CT | Died 1913• Powerful banker, financier and

corporate titan for over 50 years.• Helped finance, manage, and grow the

railroad, steel, electric, banking and agriculture industries.

• Helped the U.S. avert economic crises but criticized for doing so for his own gain.

• Donated many books and artwork to museums and libraries.

Born April 29, 1863 in CA | Died 1951• Businessman, politician and publisher who

built the nation’s largest media empire.• Used colorful and exaggerated

reporting to expand his influence in business and politics.

• Also served as a U.S. Congressman and was a nominee for President.

• Lost control of his empire after the Great Depression and was the inspiration for the movie Citizen Kane.

Born May 27, 1794 in NYCDied 1877• Ruthless business tycoon who became

a self-made multi-millionaire in the shipping and railroad industries.

• Donated his largest ship to the Union Army for the Civil War and made a fortune transporting prospectors during the Gold Rush.

• Gave $1 million to Central Univ. in TN (which was then renamed after him).

Born November 25, 1835 in ScotlandDied 1919• Scottish-born industrialist and

philanthropist who came to the U.S. as a young teen for more opportunity.

• Ambitious worker who led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century.

• Donated over $350 million (billions in today’s dollars!) to support libraries, churches and organizations devoted to science, education and peace.

Born July 8, 1839 in NY | Died 1937• Entrepreneur, industrialist,

philanthropist and oil industry mogul. • Founded Standard Oil Co. and built it

into the nation’s largest oil company. • His shrewd business methods led to

U.S. antitrust laws and the Supreme Court broke up the company.

• As a philanthropist, he gave away over $500 million during his lifetime.

The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you

are not going to stay where you are.

I don’t care half so much about making money as I do about

making my point, and coming out ahead.

If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths,

rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.

ANDREW CARNEGIE

You must keep your mind on the objective, not the obstacle.

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HISTORICAL PLACES

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Built in 1732, it is considered the birthplace of America, where both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed.• The Liberty Bell and original paintings

of the Founding Fathers were also displayed here.

• Georgian-style building located in Philadelphia, PA.

• Is the site of annual National Freedom Day celebrations and is pictured on the back of the $100 bill!

• A national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Heart of the American colonies from 1699-1780 and center of political life and activism leading up to the Revolutionary War.• Restoration began in 1926 to preserve

its historic significance but faced many financial and authenticity concerns.

• Covers over 300 acres in VA and includes 88 structures from the 18th century.

• One of the largest U.S. tourist attractions today and is listed on the Register of Historic Places.

Opened January 1, 1892 and located in Upper New York Bay• Busiest gateway for over 12 million

immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. from 1892-1954.

• Originally used for oyster farming and as a federal arsenal and military fort.

• People from around the world came to escape oppression, poverty, disease and violence and to seek a better life in the U.S.

• Is now part of a National Monument and listed as a U.S. Historic Place.

Founded by John Adams and established April 24th, 1800, making it the oldest federal cultural institution in the U.S.• Considered the largest library in the

world.• Contains over 167 million items

(and counting!) in over 470 languages that would cover almost 850 miles of bookshelves!

• Burned during the War of 1812 and moved to its present location in 1897.

• Located in Washington, D.C., it is also home to the U.S. Copyright Office.

Designated March 1st, 1872 as the 1st national park in the U.S.• Covers almost 3,500 square miles

in Wyoming, Montana & Idaho.• Known for its abundant wildlife, diverse

biology and active geothermal areas (including Old Faithful!).

• Populated by humans for over 11,000 years, it contains over 1,800 archeological sites and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Its preservation inspired other nations to protect areas of great natural beauty for future generations to enjoy.

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Born February 22, 1732 in VADied 1799• Founding Father, Revolutionary War

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