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As the Bush administration considers a new "guest worker" program for immigrants, a Smithsonian Institution initiative is documenting the experiences of thousands of Mexicans who worked in the United States as part the now-defunct "bracero" guest worker program.

On Jan. 4, Milwaukee Democrat Gwen Moore made history by becoming Wisconsin's first African-American member of Congress. A former welfare recipient, Moore spent 16 years in the Wisconsin Legislature before winning the Fourth District seat.

It's been called "the greatest night in show business history." Judy Garland performed at Carnegie Hall on this day in 1961. There were no flashing lights, no extravagant dance numbers, just Judy.

Just after World War II, a novel container started appearing on the shelves of America's stores: unspillable Tupperware. But profits were stale until a sales force of women began selling Tupperware at home parties. A new film documents Tupperware's early history, and its impact on American culture. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Laurie Kahn-Leavitt, the documentary's producer, writer and director.

British scientist Francis Crick, along with American biologist James Watson, made history with their 1953 discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.

Just a week after performing at Woodstock, Santana released its self-titled debut. Hear original members of the band recount its creation.

From talking about history to volunteering in your community, here's how to get your kids thinking about what it means to be a good citizen.

The town of Allensworth was the first in California to be founded and funded solely by African Americans. At its height, the town — founded by a former slave-turned-soldier — had a bustling economy. As Allensworth celebrates its 100th anniversary, Farai Chideya gets perspective from Lonnie Bunch, Alice Royal, and Thomas Ward.

Photographer Dave Anderson was drawn to Vidor, Texas, because of its history as a "Klan town." But he found something else in Vidor. His new book, Rough Beauty, documents a form of American poverty that has essentially remained unchanged for decades.

Watch one of the greatest emcees in hip-hop history perform three new songs in quarantine.