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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day,…

Ms. Gorn spoke about National History Day entries and exhibits, as well as the importance of researching historical events as a part of the teaching of history. National History Day is a…

Participating by remote connection Ms. Gorn described the annual National History Day contest that was held earlier in the week at the University of Maryland in College Park. Ms. Stokowski…

The Archivist of the United States, John Carlin, talked about the results of a national contest to name the top ten historical documents and about the display of the documents at the…

Telephone lines were opened for audience comments on the direction of the Democrat and Republican parties. During the last three minutes of the program, Cathy Gorn, Executive Director of…

Ms. Gorn talked about student projects at the National History Day competition.

National History Day projects were displayed by students at the National Museum of American History.

Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments. Ms. Gorn and Mr. Conrad spoke about the National History Day celebration attended by almost 3000 students. They participated from the event…

Cathy Gorn talked about National History Day and how students get involved in the program. Sam Willmott talked about his award-winning history project. They also responded to viewer’s…

Ms. Gorn and Mr. Stamm discussed National History Day, and its use as an educational tool. They also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Lacey served as guest host.