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Alaska Celebrates 50 Years as One of the United States
A musician performs at a celebration marking 50 years of Alaska statehood. He stands in front of a mock-up of the Anchorage Times front page from July 1958 announcing the success of Alaska's bid for statehood. Alaska formally became the 49th U.S. state January 3, 1959.
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U.S. Presidential Power Transfers Peacefully
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Video: High Schools Foster The Spirit of Giving
Each year, U.S. high school students spend thousands of hours helping others. For example, in the Key Club, active at 5,000 schools, students plan and carry out volunteer projects. In 2008, Virginia’s Harrisonburg High School collected 1,200 pairs of shoes for people in need.
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