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National History Day 2020: Breaking Barriers

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Once again, Mount Vernon is excited to support student learning and National History Day! For the 2019-2020 school year, National History Day has unveiled a new theme: Breaking Barriers in History. From George Washington to the enslaved community to Ann Pamela Cunningham, the history of Mount Vernon is full of people who broke many different barriers throughout their lifetime. Dig deeper into the lives of these resilient people by exploring both primary and secondary sources from Mount Vernon below. 

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Need some help with your NHD project? Contact the Student Learning Specialist at the Washington Library if you have a question or are looking for a George Washington resource for your National History project.

Digital Collections from the Washington Library

These digital collections are selected from among the primary resources of the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, and from other staff resources at George Washington's Mount Vernon. You are invited to browse, read, learn, and enjoy.

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