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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

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Following the launch of Sputnik, the US mobilized young minds and focused their attention spaceward. This national scholarship effort culminated in Apollo 11.

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In my opinion, the most impressive thing that humanity has ever done was visit the moon. This accomplishment was made possible by decades of small advancements in physics and aerodynamics. In turn, these advancements were fueled by research and education. Thousands of scientists unknowingly worked together, each contributing a piece of the puzzle. The moon landing inspired a wave of science fiction works, which continues to inspire new generations of STEM scholars.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/mobilizing-minds/introduction

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Letter from Ret. Commander in Chief George Washington to Dr David Stuart, November 30, 1785. Washington was a private citizen when he wrote this.

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America is predicated on the idea that any average citizen can make a difference. Nobody embodied this idea more than one of America's first citizens, George Washington. During the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and the beginning of his presidency, Washington enjoyed a quiet life in Mount Vernon while still staying engaged with political issues of the time. This letter, written to a trusted associate, laments the states' unwillingness to relinquish autonomy to a strong federal government. Having seen the powerlessness of the Continental Congress, Washington favored a strong central democracy to unite and protect America. He demonstrated that private citizens should play a role in the political process, even before the United States had a government.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/documentsgallery/exhibitions/gwletter_6.html

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Stonewall Inn, Christopher Street, New York, NY, USA

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These  were worn by members of the LGBTQ community after the 1969 police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. They demanded equal rights under the law.

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For generations, members of the LGBTQ community were taught to hide their identity, and that being gay was something to be ashamed of. In the years since the Stonewall Riots, the LGBTQ community has flipped that notion, deciding to embrace their identity and be proud of it. The fight for equity for members of the community, especially children and teens, continues to this day. Organizations like The Trevor Project aid members of the LGBTQ community, serving as a beacon of hope for LGBTQ youths in otherwise dire situations. These service organizations are fueled by volunteers of all backgrounds who seek to make the world a safer place for members of the community.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/gay-history-beyond-stonewall

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After the Battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln delivered a brief address. In a moment of despair, he sought to remind his army what they were fighting for.

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For much of Lincoln's presidency, he had to serve two different leadership roles. On one hand, he was the 16th president of a disjointed and fractured republic. On the other hand, he was the Commander in-Chief of that Republic's army. Both of these roles require immense leadership capabilities, and very few people throughout history have been able to serve both successfully. During the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln spoke to his soldiers and constituents alike, reminding them that America's founding principles were worth fighting for. If not for Lincoln's calm and stoic leadership, this country would have dissolved.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/gettysburg-address

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100 years after Abe Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march in DC. This button was worn by attendees of the march.

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In 1863, President Lincoln emancipated slaves in the union. One century later, it was more than clear that further steps needed to be taken in order to truly liberate African Americans from their metaphorical shackles. All over the country, African American community organizers were garnering support for the civil rights movement. The March on Washington can be seen as the culmination of all those local efforts. People of all races broke barriers to join the movement. While the history books may exclusively celebrate the "Emancipation March," the civil rights movement started with average people coming together in good faith, opening their hearts and minds.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/changing-america