LNGenZ News for Kids: 30 – Unknown

According to the U.S. Constitution, the president “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” Today, the president… Read More

“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” These were Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s opening words from his famous “I… Read More

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are the founding documents of the United States. A good deal of work – and debate – went into each, and so the Bill of Rights we know today… Read More

December 15 is Bill of Rights Day – a day to celebrate the rights that every American enjoys, from freedom of speech to the right to a fair trial. The U.S. Bill of Rights is made up of the first… Read More

Midterms occur halfway through a president’s four-year term. These elections don’t have anything to do with choosing a president – they focus on voting for members of Congress, as well as state and local officials, like governors. All 435 seats… Read More

“My dear Clara, it seems that the White House is haunted.” These words were written by Major Archie Butt to his sister-in-law in the summer of 1911. He was talking about “the Thing,” a ghost believed to be the spirit… Read More

Many people do not realize that Samuel Adams, while not one of the country’s first presidents, is still a Founding Father. He may not be the most famous member of the Adams family, but some believe that without his strong… Read More

Constitution Day is here – an occasion for Americans to celebrate and learn about one of the nation’s founding documents. The US Constitution not only outlines how the country’s government works, but also the rights of its citizens. One of… Read More

America celebrates its independence on the Fourth of July. While many think of this as the nation’s birthday, the true anniversary of the United States’ creation is September 17. On this day in 1787, 39 men signed the document that… Read More

In the world of elections, groups often conduct surveys asking people what they think of issues or politicians. These questionnaires – including a type called straw polls – are used to get an idea of public opinion. What issues are… Read More

Recently, American artist Norman Rockwell made the news – not for his renowned pictures of 20th-Century American life, but for having some of his artworks removed from the White House. The display included four of Rockwell’s works, as part of… Read More

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate dads and to thank them for all that they have given their children. Being a parent is hard, but imagine that responsibility coupled with being the leader of a nation. On this day,… Read More