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1. Thanksgiving Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. It is a day to gather with family and friends and enjoy a traditional meal. Learn about the history of this holiday and how people celebrate it today.

2. Veterans Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   On this holiday, Americans remember war veterans and the trials and hardships they experienced.

3. Birthdays and Anniversaries

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Anniversary celebrations are those that commemorate a particular date or past event. Birthdays are also celebrated in a variety of ways in the United States.

4. Peace Corps World Wise Schools

   In: Peace Corps Teacher Training Resources Format(s): Website

   Educators use these materials to teach subjects as varied as language arts, social studies, geography, environmental education, and international economics.

5. American English on Facebook

   Format(s): Website

   Looking for more opportunities to learn English? Looking to meet other English language learners from around the world? If so, then become a fan of the American English at State Facebook page!

6. Caleb

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): Text

   Caleb talks about his school trip to Disney World.

7. Poetry Foundation

   Format(s): Website

   Visit the learning lab and learn about historic or contemporary poets or find a poem for almost any special occasion. Discover and celebrate the best poetry at the Poetry Foundation.

8. Localvore

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

   In the folk song Localvore, Zach Ladin sings about supporting local foods, businesses, and communities. Download the MP3 or listen online.

9. Simple Down

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   In Simple Down, California-based artist Lael Neale uses guitars and the banjo to sing about living a simpler life.

10. Not Afraid

    In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

    In this song, pop gospel group Turning Pointe wants people everywhere to know that each of us has the strength to fight for our dreams and continue on our journey through life.

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