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The Origins of Modern Environmentalism

The Book that Sparked the Modern Environmental Movement

Rachel Louise Carson's book Silent Spring helped spark the modern environmental movement by calling out the pesticide and chemical industries.

Who Said It?

Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don’t, then you are wasting your time on Earth.

-Roberto Clemente

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

First Pitches, Parades and More: 6 Traditions of Baseball’s Opening Day

Presidential first pitches. Wacky stunts. Parades and banner raising. Every spring, baseball opens a fresh season with plenty of fanfare.

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Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History

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The Courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment

The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.

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