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Gr 10 Up—History in the making, as recorded by one newspaper. The collection of news articles, editorials, op-eds, essays, letters to the editor, columns, and news analyses provides overviews of 6 congressional and 15 presidential elections from 1854 ("Renewal of the Slavery Agitation—The Nebraska Bill") to 2008 ("Obama Takes Oath, and Nation in Crisis Embraces the Moment"). The pieces, also available through the newspaper's website, are tied together by excellent commentaries that provide historical background and impart a solid understanding of the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More