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Christa McAuliffe during a microgravity flight aboard NASA's KC-135 zero-gravity aircraft, January 8, 1986.

Christa McAuliffe: How NASA’s Teacher in Space Project Ended in Tragedy

Christa McAuliffe embraced the chance to be part of a space shuttle mission and, despite the Challenger disaster, left an inspiring legacy.

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Islamic Center of Washington in Washington, D.C.

The 7 Oldest Mosques in America

Small mosques may have been built in America in the 16th century, but these structures constructed later persist to this day.

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6 Groundbreaking Innovations by Arab Americans, Heart surgeon, Dr. Michael DeBakey

6 Groundbreaking Innovations by Arab Americans

Americans born in or with ancestral ties to Arab‑speaking countries have made countless significant scientific, medical and engineering contributions.

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Interior view of a Syrian shop showing customers buying marcouck, circa 1919.

Arab Immigration to the United States: Timeline

The first major period of Arab immigration started around 1880, when residents of the Ottoman Empire began to come to the United States.

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The Koran

Why the Quran Was a Bestseller Among Christians in 18th Century America

Readers like Thomas Jefferson were curious to learn about the Ottoman Empire’s religion and laws.

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