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National Archives Museum: U.S. Constitution

Visit the National Archives of Australia and learn the importance of preserving and protecting the archives

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Lake Mead (the impounded Colorado River) at the Hoover Dam. The light-coloured band of rock above the shoreline shows the decrease in water level in the first few years of the 21st century.

6 Lakes That Are Drying Up

Normandy Invasion: Omaha Beach. World War II. D-Day. Infographic. SPOTLIGHT VERSION

Facts and Figures About the Landings on Omaha Beach During the Normandy Invasion on June 6, 1944

An ancient egyptian hieroglyphic painted carving showing the falcon headed god Horus seated on a throne and holding a golden fly whisk. Before him are the Pharoah Seti and the goddess Isis. Interior wall of the temple to Osiris at Abydos, Egypt.

11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

San Francisco, California/USA-1/18/20: Womens March at Civic Center marching with signs of political protest regarding equality also embracing 2020 presidential candidates and celebrating equality

How Does the U.S. Government Define the Difference Between a Protest and a Riot?

Close up of praying mantis walking on stone ground against a blurred background in Japan

6 Animals That Eat Their Mates

New York NY/ USA- November 23, 2018 Hordes of shoppers throng the Macy's Herald Square flagship store in New York looking for bargains on the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday.

Why Is It Called Black Friday?

Salem Witch Trials. Photogravure after the painting by Walter McEwen titled - The Witches - circa 1890s.

How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials

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Visit the National Archives of Australia and learn the importance of preserving and protecting the archives

Visit the National Archives of Australia and learn the importance of preserving and protecting the archives

Overview of the National Archives of Australia.

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National Archives Museum: U.S. Constitution

National Archives Museum: U.S. Constitution

The U.S. Constitution on display at the National Archives Museum, Washington, D.C.

Hugh Talman/National Archives, Washington, D.C.

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