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5,390+ robust, original stories based on primary sources and presented in various media formats: written, dramatized narrations, videos, images, maps, and more! awesomestories.com worldwide Joined April 2009-
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Jesus made clear that we pledge allegiance only to God. But some Christian education pledges allegiance to the world too, writes @bonniekristian christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/februa…
If you are enjoying these daily tweets about historical events, you might enjoy our site even more! Check it out at awesomestories.org. You can access all stories free until January 1! @ramsgate2323 @aslore
If you have never heard the War of the World's broadcast that freaked out a nation on this date in 1938, listen here: awesomestories.com/asset/view/War… @ramsgate2323 @aslore
The US was freaked out! Welles' production of War of the Worlds was such a compelling radio program on Sunday evening - the 30th of October, 1938 - that many people throughout the U.S. panicked. awesomestories.com/asset/view/War… @ramsgate2323 @aslore
Leadership - a tricky business! Walter Raleigh becomes a favorite of Elizabeth I; he attempts to form a settlement in the New World. After the Queen's death, Raleigh is accused of treason and loses his head on the 29th of October, 1618. @ramsgate2323 @aslore
On the 29th of October, 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed. The Great Depression would follow thereafter. What caused the crash? Could it have been prevented? awesomestories.com/asset/view/Sto… @ramsgate2323 @aslore
On October 28-29, 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed, ushering in ''The Great Depression.' A domino effect caused businesses to close and people to lose their jobs and homes. @ramsgate2323 @aslore
Awesome Stories is searchable and aligned to CC ELA standards, choose from over 5300 stories on the site that have original documents, audio, and video. Sign up for free - now till Jan. 1! awesomestories.org @ramsgate2323 @aslore
Eli Whitney may not realize, when he applies for his patent, that his invention will change the world of slavery in America. Discover why Whitney comes-up with this idea and how the gin causes slavery, which had been a dying institution, to expand. @ramsgate2323 @aslore
One of the most-famous poets writing in English, Dylan Thomas is born in Swansea, Wales on October 27, 1914. Meet Dylan Thomas who lived hard, wrote beautifully and died young (at 39) while leaving behind some of the most-loved poems in English. @ramsgate2323 @aslore
Are you intrigued by the amazing original source content at Awesome Stories? Learn more about this excellent teaching and learning tool for free at awesomestories.org @ramsgate2323 @aslore
Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th President, is born on October 27, 1858. He takes office, in a world-changing event, after President McKinley is assassinated. He is famously portrayed by Robin Williams in ''Night at the Museum'' movies. @ramsgate2323 @aslore
Tommy John thinks his major-league baseball career is over when he ruptures his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). But Dr. Frank Jobe restores him to pitching condition by performing a new type of surgery which is now commonplace. awesomestories.com/asset/view/Tom… @ramsgate2323 @aslore
Not sure you need to think about another dark period in US history today, but dark periods are always opportunities to learn how not to repeat them. A dark day of hanging - the Salem witch trials culminated in 1692. awesomestories.com/asset/view/Sal…
Check this out, Tolkien fans! JRR Tolkien published ''The Hobbit'' on September 21, 1937. In a rare 1968 interview, Tolkien acknowledges that he changed his writing style based on criticism from his children.awesomestories.com/asset/view/Tol… @ramsgate2323 @aslore
In Florence, Italy - on the 8th of September, 1504 - Michelangelo unveiled one of his most famous sculptures - ''David.'' Who was this famous Renaissance artist? Learn more! awesomestories.com/asset/view/Ren… @aslore @ramsgate2323
Today in history: During September of 1957, nine African-American students wanted to enroll at Little Rock's Central High School. Disagreeing with a Supreme Court decision to integrate schools, Gov. Faubus summons the Arkansas National Guard. awesomestories.com/asset/view/LIT… @aslore
Yesterday in history: September 2, 1945, Japanese representatives formally surrendered to the Allies. See official pictures and examine the actual documents which ended the Second World War. awesomestories.com/asset/view/SUR… @ramsgate2323 @aslore
From this past week in US black history: Multiple chapters on the Emmett Till story - awesomestories.com/asset/view/EMM… @ramsgate2323 @aslore @NAACP
Today - a series of tweets from last week in history re: the black experience in the US - awesomestories.com/asset/view/Dec… @ramsgate2323 @aslore

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