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2023 National History Day Resources
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Stewart D. McLaurin
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Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro
Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro is the founding principal at RBM Architecture & Design, a firm that focuses on custom residential design, community urban planning, and the continuing adaptation of traditional values in architecture and urbanism in our modern world. His current work ranges from new residences in Guatemala and Costa Rica and custom office designs, to the revitalization of a historic
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Michelle Obama Celebrates with the American People
First Lady Michelle Obama began her White House Christmas planning with a very simple idea: to include as many people, in as many places, in as many ways as possible.In 2009, Mrs. Obama asked 60 local community groups from around the nation to "Reflect, Rejoice, Renew," and redecorate 800 ornaments from previous White House administrations. The ornaments paid tribute to favorite local
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Did Slaves Build the White House?
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About Our Authors
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About White House History Quarterly
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The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House: A Conversation on Historical Perspectives
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White House History Table of Contents
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