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Edition for Educators—Supreme Court

by History on April 11, 2016

This edition for educators highlights some of the shared history and personalities that have shaped the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court. Beginning with the Judiciary Act of 1789, which established the court, and the selection of Continental Congress Member, John Jay, as the first Chief Justice, these co-equal branches of government have a unique history.

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Categories: Education, Institution

Edition for Educators - Women in Congress in their Own Words

by History on March 14, 2016

The history of women who served in Congress is one shaped by changes in American society and in the House. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we invite you to learn more about these Members in their own words.

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Categories: Education, Minorities in Congress

Edition for Educators—Black History Month: African-American Congressmen in Committee

by Education on February 22, 2016

The institution of Jim Crow laws in the late 1800s sharply limited the number of African Americans elected to Congress until passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. As voting reforms led to greater black political participation and more African-Americans being elected to Congress, Black Members began to establish seniority sufficient to attain chairmanships and better committee assignments.

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Categories: Education, Minorities in Congress

Edition for Educators—Bon Appétit

by History on January 20, 2016

This month’s Edition for Educators features epicurean culture in the House of Representatives, both the mouth-watering and the gut-wrenching.

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Categories: Education

Edition for Educators – Thanksgiving Holiday

by History on November 23, 2015

Ready for some turkey and taters? Thanksgiving Day has officially been around as long as the House of Representatives, and it’s seen some congressional attention since it was first declared more than 200 years ago.

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Categories: Education, Holidays

Edition for Educators—Speakers of the House

by History on October 29, 2015

This Edition for Educators highlights the Speaker of the House. Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution states: “The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers.” The Speaker acts as leader of the House and combines several roles, including the institutional role of the presiding officer of the House, the partisan leader of the majority party, and the representative role of an elected Member of Congress.

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Categories: Education, Speakers of the House
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