Democracy for All

These messages describe how the concepts of democracy can be shared by those who have not always benefitted.

    • A Senator of Conscience

      George Norris was born in 1861 in Ohio. He was the eleventh child of largely poor and uneducated parents. He was able to rise above his start in life and eventually earned a law degree and practiced as an attorney in Nebraska. He became active in politics and ran as a...

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    • A Senator of Conscience

      George Norris was born in 1861 in Ohio. He was the eleventh child of largely poor and uneducated parents. He was able to rise above his start in life and eventually earned a law degree and practiced as an attorney in Nebraska. He became active in politics and ran as a...

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    • Dress Patterns and Democracy

      Ellen (Curtis) Demorest was born in New York in 1824. With her father having a hat factory, Ellen had a natural calling to the fashion industry. At the age of 18, she set up her own millinery shop. At age 34, she married a widower and they set up a retail store in...

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    • Shared Experiences

      It was 1939 and Germany had invaded Poland in what is considered the beginning of World War II. England and France subsequently declared war on Germany. The English citizenry were dismayed as they saw Germany capture most of Eastern Europe. The bombing of England led...

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    • Becoming a Citizen

      Gerda Weissmann was born in Poland. When the German army invaded Poland, Gerda and her family were separated. Both of Gerda’s parents were sent to death camps. Since Gerda was young, she was put to work on materials needed by the German army. When allied forces...

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    • Connecting Threads

      Daryl Davis was the son of a State Department Officer. He lived in various countries and was comfortable in a variety of cultures. When he was 10, he was the only African American in an all-white Cub Scout troop. His troop welcomed him, although those outside the...

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    • Asserting Our Rights as Citizens

      Lucille Bridges was the daughter of sharecroppers living in the deep south. She was unable to get past elementary school due to a need to help her family. She wanted much more for her daughter. When the Supreme Court decided on the Brown vs. Board of Education...

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    • Building Cultural Understanding

      Ahmed came from the Middle East to study in the United States. His wife was not able to accompany him since she was expecting a child. Ahmed was required to do community service as part of his academic program. He applied to serve at a local nursing home. The...

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    • Eroding the Impact of Privilege

      The Anderson Foundation was the place to be for the social elite of the community. The Foundation raised funds to support talented young people going to college. On the surface, the Foundation looked very successful. The support of the Foundation often made the...

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    • A Blended Society

      It’s a song written by a Russian immigrant of Jewish faith to honor America. His family escaped Russia when the communists took over. The song lyrics were changed slightly because the original lyrics might give the impression that the song favored a particular...

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