February: African American History Month

February: African American History Month

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February: African American History Month Each year since 1996, the President of the United States has proclaimed February to be African American History Month. Its origins, however, go back to the 1920s when Dr. Carter Woodson and the Association for the Study of...
February 7: Charles Dickens

February 7: Charles Dickens

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February 7: Charles Dickens On this date in 1812, the English novelist Charles Dickens was born. Considered one of the English language’s greatest writers, he was deeply concerned about social issues and these are major themes in his works. Enjoy our collection of his...
February 7: Sinclair Lewis

February 7: Sinclair Lewis

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February 7: Sinclair Lewis On this date in 1885, the American novelist Sinclair Lewis was born. In 1930, he became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, “for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with...
February 8: Jules Verne

February 8: Jules Verne

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February 8: Jules Verne On this date in 1828, the French adventure and science fiction writer was born. Enjoy audio recordings of three of his “Extraordinary Voyages” novels: Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, The Journey to the Center of the Earth,...
February 12: Abraham Lincoln

February 12: Abraham Lincoln

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February 12: Abraham Lincoln On this date in 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born. Celebrate his birthday with our collection of illustrations, photographs, and audiobooks related to Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy. Abraham Lincoln Banner Use this banner on social...