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In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.

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  • Separate But Not Equal
    Separate But Not Equal

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    In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.

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  • America Gets a Constitution
    America Gets a Constitution

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    After several failed attempts at creating a government, a 1787 convention is called to draft a new legal system for the United States. This new Constitution provides for increased federal authority while still protecting the basic rights of its citizens.

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  • Sandra Day O'Connor's Roots
    Sandra Day O'Connor's Roots

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    In this biography clip we see the early life of Sandra Day O'Connor. She was born during the Great Depression to Harry and Ada Day. She grow up on the Lazy B Ranch where she learned how to do ranch jobs from real cowboys.

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  • Scopes Trial: The Battle Over America's Soul
    Scopes Trial: The Battle Over America's Soul

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    In this History Channel video, find out why on July 21, 1925, John Scopes, a Tennessee teacher, was on trial for teaching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to his students. Watch this behind the scenes look at the Scope's Trial video re-enactment.

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  • Supreme Court
    Supreme Court

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    The country's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court of the United States was established in 1789 and consists of nine justices.

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  • Washington, D.C.
    Washington, D.C.

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    The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is home to many of the country's most iconic landmarks, including the White House, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.

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