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Since the founding of the United States of America, only 45 people have served as its elected president. As the highest office in the land and a leadership position recognized worldwide, our American presidents have brought a range of talent, skills, ideas, personal preferences and lasting impact on the country they serve. This issue takes a closer look behind the scenes of the Oval Office to demonstrate the very human side of the people who have had this unique role. Discover which president had the greatest number of children, who made his own clothes, who had exotic animals roaming the White House gardens, who could write with either his left or right hand, and other fascinating fun facts. Dig deeper into history and uncover some odd and obscure information to add interest to your next dinner conversation!
In this issue young historians will:
- Read expository text about presidents of the United States
- Calculate sums and differences to discover presidential nicknames
- Act as an advisor to the president about needs in your neighborhood or community
- Write creatively about your job as president
- Use the newspaper to research Presidents’ Day activities
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