Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
WEBYou must correctly answer six (6) questions to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. You will need to say the answers aloud. In the official test, the questions are not multiple choice. Here, you can practice taking the test. Good luck! Start The Test. Preparing for the Oath is a product of the National Museum of American History ...
Separate Is Not Equal - Brown v. Board of Education
WEBThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education marked a turning point in the history of race relations in the United States. On May 17, 1954, the Court stripped away constitutional sanctions for segregation by race, and made equal opportunity in education the law of the land. Brown v. Board of Education reached the Supreme ...
What is Jazz? - National Museum of American History
WEBWhat is Jazz? Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part. In most jazz performances, players play solos which they make up on the spot, which requires considerable skill. There is tremendous variety in jazz, but most jazz is very rhythmic, has a forward momentum called "swing," and uses "bent" or "blue" notes ...
September 11 - National Museum of American History
WEBAn evolving legacy. After two-plus decades, the nation continues to feel the lasting effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. As we mark the 20th anniversary of that day, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History launches a new initiative: 9-11: Hidden Stories, Hidden Voices.The outreach effort seeks to create a more robust national collection of objects and ...
Explore | National Museum of American History
WEBOct 3, 2024 · This video series introduces you to the lives of 17 Latinas, as told by educators, curators, and scientists across the Smithsonian. Join them as they explore stories of women breaking barriers—in everything from music and fashion to community organizing and scientific exploration—who have shaped the …
Religion - National Museum of American History
WEBJun 30, 2014 · The Hindu Temple Society of North America was founded in 1970 and became one of the first and most prominent Hindu temples in the New York City area. It was built with traditional granite stones imported from India. This prototype of the temple’s religious symbol was once carved into the façade of the building, and represents religious ...
Battery: Voltaic Pile - National Museum of American History
WEBData Source: National Museum of American History. Id Number: EM.323886 Catalog Number: 323886 Accession Number: 252896. Object Name: battery Other Terms: battery; Electrochemical Devices. Physical Description: glass (overall material) wood (overall material)metal (overall material) paper (overall material)cotton (overall material) Measurements ...
Ship Model, Santa Maria - National Museum of American History
WEBData Source: National Museum of American History. Id Number: TR.325800 Catalog Number: 325800 Accession Number: 260040. Object Name: shipship modelmodel, ship Other Terms: ship; Maritime; Sailing. Physical Description: wood (overall material) textile (overall material)metals (overall material) Measurements: …
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer turns 75
WEBDec 22, 2014 · Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer turns 75. The story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a cultural icon that heralds the Christmas season, was first introduced to the American public in December 1939. The familiar plot: a young reindeer named Rudolph (a name that won out over Romeo, Rodney, and Reginald) endures teasing for …
Exhibitions - National Museum of American History
WEBA History of American Sweatshops, 1820–Present. Learn about the forces that promote sweatshop production, from greed and opportunism to global competition, government regulation, immigration, and racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination. Closed. Online.