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Nellie Bly

a name to be reckoned with
A biography of journalist Nellie Bly, who proved that women could be newspaper reporters.
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A three-minute speech

Lincoln's remarks at Gettysburg
Traces the events which led to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and describes the dedication of the cemetery to the fallen soldiers by Lincoln in his famous speech. Includes text of the speech.
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Hard labor

the first African Americans, 1619
2004
Describes the experiences of the first Africans in America, who were brought to the colonies as indentured servants, not slaves, and examines the development of slavery.
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