Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Celebrate Independence Day

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Oct 272024
 
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Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines celebrate Independence Day. Located in the Caribbean, the one large island of St. Vincent and the fifty smaller Grenadines islands gained their freedom from the United Kingdom in 1979. However, they are still part of the British Commonwealth. The total area of the country is about twice the size of Washington, DC. Banana production and tourism provide many of the local jobs. About 103,000 people live there, and Kingstown is the capital. Children could learn more at: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Turkmenistan Celebrates Independence Day

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Oct 272024
 
Turkmenistan

Flag of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan celebrates Independence Day. It separated from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1991. Slightly larger than the state of California, Turkmenistan borders the Caspian Sea. Two important agricultural products are cotton and wheat. Over five million people live in Turkmenistan, and Ashgabat is the capital. Children can learn more at: Turkmenistan.

First Essay of the Federalist Papers Was Published in 1787

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Oct 272024
 

First essay of the Federalist Papers was published in 1787 in a New York City newspaper. John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton wrote the essays to persuade people to adopt the new Constitution. The last of the 85 essays was published April 4, 1788. Children can read or listen to someone else read the Federalist Papers at: Project Gutenberg.