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#OTD in 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor became 1st woman nominated to the Supreme Court, served the 1st woman associate justice until 2006! In 2009, founded @OConnorInstitute, that launched Civics for Life, a free online adult civics education platform dedicated to civic programs & more! bit.ly/3DOIJmO
August 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw… All I am I owe to my mother.” — George Washington

For #MotivationalMonday, we’re reflecting on the women who shape us—mothers, mentors, and others whose guidance helps define our path forward.

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May 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Congratulations to all 10 winners! Full playlist + more info → oconnorinstitute.org/occwinners
Details on the 8th Annual Civics Challenge coming September 2026! 🇺🇸 #CivicsChallenge #OConnorInstitute
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Civics Challenge Winners - Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
The nationwide competition has been fierce, and the submissions have been truly exceptional. See all the winners here!
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May 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Daughter of a Founding Father
Organized women to support soldiers
Led wartime relief efforts in Philadelphia
Demonstrated civic participation
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March 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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📚 One of the first American women to publish a book under her own name
🖋️ Wrote about equality and education in 1790
🇺🇸 Explored civic life in the early republic
🎓 Believed learning strengthens a nation
Who am I?
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February 27, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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I was born into slavery at Mount Vernon, but I chose freedom over a life in the Washington household. I escaped to New Hampshire and lived as a free woman, telling my story to later generations.

Who am I?

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February 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Born in Africa
Enslaved in colonial America
Served in the Revolutionary War
Appears in a famous painting

Who am I?
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February 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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🌿 South Carolina patriot
💰 Wealthy planter turned revolutionary
🖋️ Signed the Declaration of Independence
⚰️ Died in 1787
Who am I? ⬇️
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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⚔️ Hero at Saratoga
🏰 Plotted to surrender West Point
❌ Switched sides to the British
🕵️ Name = treason
Who am I? ⬇️
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January 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Meet Dr. Antonia Novello
✅ First woman & Hispanic American Surgeon General
✅ Advocate for children, women & underserved communities
✅ Lifelong commitment to equity in public health

Read her inspiring story: civicsforlife.org/antonia-nove...
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Antonia Novello: From Patient To Physician-General - Civics For Life
In 1990, President George H. W. Bush appointed Antonia Novello as the 14th Surgeon General of the United States, making her the first woman and the first
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September 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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📜 I penned “We the People”
🗣️ Spoke most at the Constitutional Convention
🦵 Had a wooden leg
🗽 A Bronx borough bears my name
Who am I? 👇
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September 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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We remember September 11, 2001—honoring those we lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of our nation. #NeverForget #CivicsforLife #OConnorInstitute
September 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Civic tip: Do you know who your city or county elected officials are? Check out your city and county website to learn more about the elected officials representing you.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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In 1774, fifty-six men gathered in Philadelphia. They weren’t declaring independence yet—only learning how to act as one. 🇺🇸

The First Continental Congress set the stage for a new nation.
Read more: civicsforlife.org/the-first-continental-congress
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The First Continental Congress: Thirteen Clocks Begin To Strike Together - Civics For Life
Seven weeks later, on October 26, 1774, the First Continental Congress adjourned, promising to reconvene in May 1775 if their grievances remained unaddressed.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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🖋️ Signed: Declaration, Articles, Constitution & more
⚖️ Architect of the Great Compromise
👞 Started as a shoemaker
🌲 Represented Connecticut
Take your best guess!
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September 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Civics Trivia Time!
What is the term for the Supreme Court's process of selecting which cases it will hear?
A) Certiorari
B) Habeas Corpus
C) Amicus Curiae
D) Writ of Mandamus

Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️
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September 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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If this sticker takes you back to grade school notebooks, what do you really remember about the Bill of Rights? 🦋🌈

Brush up on the basics with Civics101.info - quick, clear refreshers for lifelong learners.

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August 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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🧠 One of the youngest framers
🇺🇸 Shaped constitutional ideas
🌿 From South Carolina
Who am I? Guess below ⬇️
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August 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Aug. 27, 1908: Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas Hill Country. From humble roots to the presidency, LBJ’s legacy encompasses civil rights, Medicare, the Great Society, and the Vietnam War.

Read more on Civics for Life: civicsforlife.org/born-in-the-hill-country

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Born In The Hill Country: The August Day That Brought Us Lyndon B. Johnson - Civics For Life
Lyndon B. Johnson’s birthday is not a national holiday, but it marks the beginning of one of the most complex and consequential political lives of the 20th
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August 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Aug 25, 1916—President Wilson signs a law creating the National Park Service. 🌲🏛️
It preserves our nation’s beauty and history for generations to come.
Read more: civicsforlife.org/the-national-park-service

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Preserving America’s Wonder: The Birth Of The National Park Service - Civics For Life
With the stroke of a pen, the National Park Service was born.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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🎧 Featured in Civics for Life Quarterly: “A Conversation on the Economy with Dr. Art Laffer”
Plus articles on civic education, discourse & engagement.
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August 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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🌺 On Aug. 21, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state. The journey? Decades of political struggle, cultural change & a 93% “yes” vote for statehood.
Read the full story: civicsforlife.org/the-day-hawa...
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The Fiftieth Star: The Day Hawaii Became A State - Civics For Life
On the morning of August 21, 1959, the sun rose over the Pacific as it always had, casting light on the beaches, volcanoes, and green mountains of Hawaii. But
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August 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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📖 Wrote Federalist Papers
⚖️ First U.S. Chief Justice
🤝 Negotiated peace with Britain
🎓 My name lives on in a university
Who am I? ⬇️
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August 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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📜 What’s one thing you wish had been covered in your civics or history classes?
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August 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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In 1935, FDR signed the Social Security Act—quietly making one of the boldest promises in U.S. history.
Learn how this moment from the Great Depression still shapes American life today.
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A Promise In The Great Depression: The Birth Of Social Security - Civics For Life
At 3:30 p.m. on August 14, 1935, Roosevelt picked up his pen and signed his name to a piece of legislation that would permanently reshape American life. It
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August 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM