U.S. Department of Education
Rod Paige
Secretary

Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs
Laurie M. Rich
Assistant Secretary

John McGrath
Senior Director for Community Services, Partnerships and Recognition Programs

First published in September 1993.
Revised in June 2004.

with generous support from The History Channel

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Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs
Helping Your Child Learn History
Washington, D.C., 20202

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