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Teaching I am an American Day Address

I am an American Day Address

Billings Learned Hand was a United States judge and judicial philosopher. On May 21, 1944, he addressed almost one and a half million people in Central Park, New York, at the annual "I Am an American Day" event, where newly naturalized citizens swore the Pledge of Allegiance.

Billings Learned Hand
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What is liberty?
STANDARDS:
RI.2 - Main Ideas, RI.4 - Key Terms & Tone

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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