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The Tale of Yankee Doodle

Yankee Doodle is a famous song that many people in America know. It started as a funny song made by British soldiers to tease the American colonists. But the colonists liked the song so much, they made it their own. During the American Revolutionary War, it became a song of pride ...  Show more

The Journey of Maria Tallchief: Ballet Star

Maria Tallchief was a famous Native American ballerina who became one of the best dancers in the world. She was born in 1925 in Oklahoma and was part of the Osage Nation. As a child, Maria loved to dance and practiced hard every day. She moved to New York City to follow her dream ...  Show more

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