Celebrate #AsianAmericanPacificHeritageMonth with us by exploring this virtual bookshelf of #NEHgrant -funded projects highlighting the vital role this community has played in shaping the #history of the United States.

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May marks #AAPIHeritageMonth !

Join us to explore the contributions made by Asian Americans and the role of trade during the American Revolution with our Meet the Revolution program with historian Daniel Sieh, daily in-gallery talks, and online resources: bit.ly/3UhHa8N

All smiles at History Day!

Congratulations to the students who've advanced to the National Contest! Just a reminder that National Contest registration is open until May 14th at 11:59pm ET. Check your email for your registration link from zFairs.

📷 Toledo Early College

Bessie Coleman was determined to fly, and moved to France to make it happen. She became the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license and continues to inspire pilots around the world. Coleman died at age 34, today in 1926.

NYC was the nation's first capital. ⁣⁣
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On April 30, 1789, George Washington began his presidency at Federal Hall on Wall Street. He wore a plain brown suit to show that US presidents are ordinary citizens—not kings.⁣ bit.ly/2vnWLvF

🥳 Congratulations to our 2024 Junior Division co-nominees for the NHD Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award, Leia Innes & Angela DeWitt! Angela and Leia were nominated for dedication to fostering a love of history in their students.

Congratulations, Angela & Leia!

Check out NHD student Caleb Sinnwell and his teacher Suzy Turner on Iowa Public Radio, talking about Caleb's involvement in the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the Ghost Army of WWII. #History #GhostArmy #NHD50 buff.ly/3wbIAd1

#OTD in #History , 1803, the #Louisiana Purchase Treaty was signed. #Napoleon sold the 827,000 sq. mile territory to fund war with #England . It doubled the #USA , prompting a negotiator to claim, “From this day the #UnitedStates take their place among the powers of the first rank.”

Meet NHD's Accounting Intern, Alexandra Belevan! An undergraduate student in accounting at the University of Maryland, College Park, Alex is assisting our Finance Director with billing, payments, & finance management during the National Contest season. Welcome to the team, Alex!

National History Day is 'more than an academic event. It is a celebration of the human spirit, a testament to the power of education, and a preview of the bright futures these students have ahead of them.' buff.ly/49ZAVMP

Exciting day with some of my students National History Day in Maine for the Stare contest! National History Day #socstudme #sschat

We’ve spent the weekend at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for VA state finals National History Day! We judged and volunteered and have had so much fun supporting students who love history! #nhd #vhd @vmhceducation #museumstogether #virginiahistoryday

#OnThisDay in 1899, #jazz musician Duke Ellington was born in Washington, D.C. Ellington composed more than 1,000 songs during his lifetime & is credited as one of the most influential American composers. #Music #APeoplesGroove

🥳 Congratulations to our 2024 Senior Division nominee for the NHD Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award, Marina Dieringer! Marina was nominated for her dedication to bringing History Day everywhere she goes!

Congratulations, Marina!!

Our National Contest Interns join us in one month & we can't wait! NHD alums Maci Hill of TX (documentary) & Amelia Goetz of VA (exhibit) will assist our team with preparing contest materials, executing the Opening & Awards Ceremonies, & serving as a resource to attendees. #NHD50

Thank you to our Judges! This year, over 420 judges participated in the regional and state contests! Without them, History Day wouldn't be a success!

We want to take a moment to thank them for their hard work & time reviewing student projects!

What role did the press play in the US declaration of war against Spain OTD 1898? Explore primary sources and research strategies from Chronicling America Historic Newspapers here:

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#sschat #UShistory