Topic: Springfield (Illinois)
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Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago
Presidential libraries can be found coast to coast, and may even go beyond that once a site is selected for President Obama's future repository of documents and artifacts. To quickly hopscotch around to the 13 official presidential libraries and museums overseen by the National Archives, plus that of Abraham Lincoln, check out this library list.
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Black History Month: Five major events and figures
Black History Month is the annual celebration of the struggles, achievements and overall contribution African-Americans have made to the US.
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In Pictures: State fairs
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In Pictures: Prom night
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In Pictures: Fireworks: A party in the sky
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100 years on, the NAACP notes its accomplishments and challenges
The nation has elected a black man as president, but that hasn't erased deep-seated racism or economic inequalities.
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Six more books on Lincoln
Of the 60-plus Lincoln books released this season, several stand out.
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Obama plans several escapes from Washington next week
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Obama begins inaugural train ride to Washington, DC
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Obama’s new political era
Democratic control of Washington brings unity but also new demands.
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Obama victory signals new push for unity
Americans elect their first black president and deal a blow to an era of Republican ascendancy.
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Opinion: Sarah Palin: a bold choice, or a desperate one?
So far, so good: McCain's VP pick has electrified conservatives.
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The Monitor's View: More than your average Joe
Joe Biden's got working-class roots, but his main strength is his foreign-policy expertise.
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For Pelosi, no early notice on Biden pick
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And the winner is..... Joe Biden
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Barack America and President Biden? Ooops...
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Obama and Biden in Springfield, Illinois?
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