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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Coast Guard
What does patriotism mean to different communities within the United States?
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Mary Townsend Seymour: A Hartford Activist Fights for Equity
In what ways have communities of color advocated for equity?
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Locals Stand Strong: The Battle of Stonington in the War of 1812
What is the significance of a military victory in the face of overwhelming odds, both at the time of the event and when looking back on history?
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Connecticut Heroes of World War I
What is the significance of Connecticut’s contribution to America’s story?
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Connecticut Prepares for War, 1917
How does the role of government change in a time of war?
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Black World War I Veterans Demand Civil Rights
How did World War I impact the struggle for civil rights in Connecticut and America?
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Enlist Now! Selling Sacrifice to the People of Connecticut, 1917
Why do people enlist in the military?
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Caleb Brewster & The Culper Ring
In what ways did “ordinary” Americans contribute to the American Revolution?
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