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1. About the U.S.A.

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   About the U.S.A. is an American Studies reader that examines the customs, government, and history of the United States of America.

2. 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.

3. New Years Eve

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   In the United States, people begin celebrating the New Year on December 31, New Years Eve.

4. Martin Luther King Day

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   Martin Luther King Day honors the life and legacy of one of the visionary leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and recipient of the 1964 Nobel Prize for Peace.

5. Memorial Day

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   Memorial Day is a holiday to honor the men and womn who have died in wars or in the service of their country.

6. Columbus Day

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   Columbus Day is a legal federal holiday that commemorates the first voyage of Christopher Columbus, who sailed west from Spain in 1492 and reached the islands of present day Bahamas.

7. Thanksgiving Day

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   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.

8. Veterans Day

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

9. Christmas

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   Christmas is a joyful holiday of Christian origin that is recognized by many people in the United States.

10. Native American Pow-Wows

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    A Pow-Wow is a large social gathering of Native American tribes and individuals.

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