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Philanthropist James Keyes Explains Why Education Has the Power to Make the World a Better Place

The former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO has a new mission: to get everyone to love learning.

American Essence July 5, 2024
How Father’s Day Was Created

Father’s Day is a quintessential American holiday: the day we honor dads, stepdads, granddads, and father figures who ...

American Essence June 16, 2023
911: The Story of How A Small Alabama Town Became the First in the Country to Adopt the Emergency Hotline

It’s unquestionably the most important phone number in the country. The most recognizable, too. 911. The ubiquitous three ...

American Essence May 17, 2023
The Army of Children That Saved Their City From Floodwaters

Forty-one years ago this March, the citizens of Fort Wayne, Indiana, were in a desperate battle against rising ...

American Essence May 14, 2023

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Philanthropist James Keyes Explains Why Education Has the Power to Make the World a Better Place