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This Day in History 4/30: The opening of the 1939 New York Worlds Fair
On April 30, 1939, while New York was still recovering from the Great Depression, the World’s Fair of 1939 opened in Flushing Meadows, Queens. It was attended by over 44 milllion visitors, and was the second largest Worlds Fair in history (after the 1904 St. … Continue reading
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A Lesson on WWII Primary Sources; or, how eBay Finds some Educational Value
New websites are like new toys. We can’t seem to find enough ways to play with them until they either break or get discarded for the next big thing. In the early 2000s, eBay was my new toy—and a purchase … Continue reading
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Petition to keep the Global History and Geography Regents as a Graduation Requirement
I’m so late to this party that it isn’t fashionable anymore.Yet some parties are so important it’s just as important to just show up. As it broke in April, The New York State Board of Regents is considering a measure … Continue reading →
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