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Race and Membership in American History

The Eugenics Movement in America took place in the early 1900s when many people believed that some "races," classes, and individuals were superior to others. Explore these links to learn more.

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Former Bosnian Serb President Radovan Karadzic Arrested
Former Bosnian Serb President Radovan Karadzic was arrested on Monday outside of Belgrade on Monday.

Facing Today helps educators connect history to current issues in our world today through the lens of universal themes including identity, membership, judgment, and participation.

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The Jews of Poland
This resource book considers the ways Jews and their non-Jewish neighbors in Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe responded to questions of identity, membership, and difference at various times in their shared history.

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