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Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

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solar eclipse, sun, moon, astronomy, space

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The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. (Civil War, Pennsylvania)

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Colorful winter sunset

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Panama Canal infographic

Timeline and Map of the Panama Canal

The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.

What If the President Is Impeached?

World Data Locator Map: Australia

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Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro

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Guion Bluford, 1992.

NASA/Johnson Space Center

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Guion Bluford exercising on a treadmill aboard the U.S. space shuttle Challenger...

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