National History Day @NationalHistory
National History Day administers a competition that challenges middle and high school students to discover and experience history for themselves. nhd.org College Park, MD Joined May 2010-
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Bessie Coleman was determined to fly, and moved to France to make it happen. She became the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license and continues to inspire pilots around the world. Coleman died at age 34, today in 1926.
NYC was the nation's first capital. On April 30, 1789, George Washington began his presidency at Federal Hall on Wall Street. He wore a plain brown suit to show that US presidents are ordinary citizens—not kings. bit.ly/2vnWLvF
🥳 Congratulations to our 2024 Junior Division co-nominees for the NHD Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award, Leia Innes & Angela DeWitt! Angela and Leia were nominated for dedication to fostering a love of history in their students. Congratulations, Angela & Leia!
Check out NHD student Caleb Sinnwell and his teacher Suzy Turner on Iowa Public Radio, talking about Caleb's involvement in the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the Ghost Army of WWII. #History #GhostArmy #NHD50 buff.ly/3wbIAd1
#OTD in #History, 1803, the #Louisiana Purchase Treaty was signed. #Napoleon sold the 827,000 sq. mile territory to fund war with #England. It doubled the #USA, prompting a negotiator to claim, “From this day the #UnitedStates take their place among the powers of the first rank.”
Meet NHD's Accounting Intern, Alexandra Belevan! An undergraduate student in accounting at the University of Maryland, College Park, Alex is assisting our Finance Director with billing, payments, & finance management during the National Contest season. Welcome to the team, Alex!
National History Day is "more than an academic event. It is a celebration of the human spirit, a testament to the power of education, and a preview of the bright futures these students have ahead of them." buff.ly/49ZAVMP
Exciting day with some of my students @NHDinMaine for the Stare contest! @NationalHistory #socstudme #sschat
We’ve spent the weekend at the @VirginiaMuseum for VA state finals @NationalHistory! We judged and volunteered and have had so much fun supporting students who love history! #nhd #vhd @VMHCeducation #museumstogether #virginiahistoryday
#OnThisDay in 1899, #jazz musician Duke Ellington was born in Washington, D.C. Ellington composed more than 1,000 songs during his lifetime & is credited as one of the most influential American composers. #Music #APeoplesGroove
🥳 Congratulations to our 2024 Senior Division nominee for the NHD Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award, Marina Dieringer! Marina was nominated for her dedication to bringing History Day everywhere she goes! Congratulations, Marina!!
Our National Contest Interns join us in one month & we can't wait! NHD alums Maci Hill of TX (documentary) & Amelia Goetz of VA (exhibit) will assist our team with preparing contest materials, executing the Opening & Awards Ceremonies, & serving as a resource to attendees. #NHD50
Thank you to our Judges! This year, over 420 judges participated in the regional and state contests! Without them, History Day wouldn't be a success! We want to take a moment to thank them for their hard work & time reviewing student projects!
What role did the press play in the US declaration of war against Spain OTD 1898? Explore primary sources and research strategies from @ChronAmLOC here: bit.ly/3KTPLZk #sschat #UShistory
Calling all NHD alumni: make a video about your NHD experience! 🎥 NHD is collecting videos to include in promotional materials for our 50th anniversary & would love to hear your experience. Submit your video here: buff.ly/3xNwlUa. We can't wait to hear from you!
Congratulations to our @MDHistoryDay Statewide Middle & High School Teachers of the Year, @erin_spahr (left) & Stephanie Gomer! Spahr teaches with @FCPSMaryland and Gomer with @MCPS. Get to know them in our feature article: bit.ly/4d0ZH1K
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On this day in 1789, George Washington surprised guests of the nation's first inauguration with a speech after taking the oath of office. The inaugural address has been customary ever since. The Library is home to the speech manuscript, which still has faint fold lines from…
#OnThisDay in 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall in N.Y. These patriotically decorated buttons in our collection were sold as souvenirs of the inauguration. Learn more on your next visit: bit.ly/2JGRAOT
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It's the perfect date that's not too hot and not too cold, all you need is a light jacket, like this linen one worn by Revolutionary War veteran Jacob Latch, of Lower Merion, Pa., in the early 1800s. 🧥 From our collection: bit.ly/3BMA5SK
#OTD in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was placed in orbit from Space Shuttle Discovery, the day after it launched. This image was captured as Hubble was suspended above Discovery's cargo bay.
Mozart once said: “Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.” Here’s a sample of Mozart’s genius in his hand from the @librarycongress Music Division: Piano Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, K. 238 from 1776. 🎶❤️
In 1825, Black residents and the AME Zion Church bought land in Manhattan and began to build the community that would become known as Seneca Village. Despite New York's passage of emancipation laws, African Americans were still treated as second-class citizens.