- Signatures: 943
- Goal: 10,000
- Deadline: 10-13-2002
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Petition Target: Representative Ralph Regula and Senator Tom Harkin
National History Day (NHD) is a nonprofit education program that provides a model solution to the challenge of what Congress has called the “growing historical illiteracy in America.” NHD Should receive a Congressional earmark to improve history education in America.
Our children deserve a good education, rich in American and World History. Tell the Congress to ensure that it will happen!
| Number | Date | Prefix | Name | Country | Comments on the importance of history education: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 966 | 11:25 am PST, Nov 14 | Anonymous Unknown | Slovakia | HI!! | |
| 965 | 5:31 am PDT, Sep 21 | Anonymous | United States | It's fun and very interesting to do because you get to work with friends. | |
| 964 | 4:09 pm PDT, Sep 8 | Anonymous | United States | ||
| 963 | 5:58 am PDT, Sep 7 | Diane Johnson-Walker | United States | ||
| 962 | 10:36 pm PDT, Aug 26 | Holly Young | United States | ||
| 961 | 6:03 am PDT, Aug 10 | Donna Hefflefinger | United States | ||
| 960 | 5:37 am PDT, Jul 24 | Gokhan Buyukkara | Turkey | ||
| 959 | 1:33 pm PDT, Jul 20 | Wendy Horn | United States | ||
| 958 | 1:54 am PDT, Jun 27 | Kathryn Hamilton | United States | ||
| 957 | 1:32 am PDT, May 10 | Greg Clutter | United States | ||
| 956 | 7:18 pm PDT, May 8 | Daniel Garrett | United States | I am a freshman and I just qualified for my 3rd trip to nationals. I know I am very fortunate in this aspect but I am also thankful for the skills I have honed in doing this project that will help me in life. | |
| 955 | 8:56 am PDT, May 1 | Lorraine Brown | United Kingdom | ||
| 954 | 8:54 am PDT, Apr 28 | Kerin Shea | United States | Twenty years later, NHD is still one of the best experiences of my entire life. I learned so much more about doing research, the importance of historic preservation and even inter-personal skills by doing interviews, than I ever would have learned by doing a Science Fair project or English term paper. NHD brought my family closer together, as we all went on field trips to many libraries and historical sites. | |
| 953 | 11:26 am PDT, Apr 21 | Michael BEAVOR | United States | ||
| 952 | 3:22 pm PDT, Apr 5 | Audrey Hazlett | United States | We have seen a steady raise in intreset in history by families. Our children have fun learning that thier parents where children and thier Grandparents, wrote poems, as teenagers... this is just some of the comments we overheard at our towns NHD. WE hope you will contiune to support NHD in the USA> It makes all of us better people. Thanks | |
| 951 | 4:39 pm PST, Mar 30 | Dawn Chapdelaine | United States | ||
| 950 | 11:23 am PST, Mar 29 | Barbie Villalta | United States | ||
| 949 | 4:24 pm PST, Mar 23 | Nancy K Murphy | United States | Too often history and the scieces and arts are pushed aside due to the high stakes tests of math and reading. All subjects are important, espeically history and our role in the world. | |
| 948 | 12:21 am PST, Mar 22 | Silvera Ms | Netherlands | ||
| 947 | 10:36 pm PST, Mar 20 | Maria Angela Grow | United States | ||
| 946 | 1:24 am PST, Mar 19 | Anonymous | United States | ||
| 945 | 4:47 pm PST, Mar 14 | Lauri Peacock | United States | ||
| 944 | 4:00 am PST, Mar 13 | Jessica Lemmo | United States | ||
| 943 | 3:24 pm PST, Mar 10 | Anonymous | United States | My child was traumatized for life after completing this assignment. But who says thats a bad thing? ;) | |
| 942 | 5:46 am PST, Mar 10 | Rebecca Lockhart | United States | I feel it is very important for our kids to learn about history and what we went through to get where we are today. | |
| 941 | 2:17 pm PST, Mar 7 | Maureen Sentman | United States | I am a junior who is presently working on my second National History Day project. This is the fourth for my family and I know that this competition is what has made my integrity as a student better and has given me a better appreciation for both history and education. | |
| 940 | 1:23 pm PST, Mar 3 | Charlene F. Brunk | United States | This NHD gives students the opportunity to research and learn about topics not typically discussed in an average history class. In addition, it provides a multitude of options from which each student(s) can communicate the results of their research. Therefore allowing them to chose the option that best suits there personality. | |
| 939 | 10:07 pm PST, Feb 28 | Angela Szesciorka | United States | ||
| 938 | 5:13 pm PST, Feb 24 | Marina Payne | United States | ||
| 937 | 8:01 am PST, Feb 23 | Laura Adams | United States | We have had two children participate at the State level and one continued to the National level. We feel that history education is what continues to propel our country forward. This program has developed a love for history that no other program has. WE are 100% behind NHD and what positve effects it can have on our children. | |
| 936 | 5:27 am PST, Feb 22 | Robin Zarko | United States | ||
| 935 | 5:01 pm PST, Feb 17 | Anonymous | United States | History Day gives the students a chance to study things they are interested in, not just things the super intendedent thinks they need to know. I have noticed how some children don't like it. Personally, I think it should be optional. | |
| 934 | 4:06 am PST, Feb 10 | Jack Picone | United States | history is vital to understanding the world. citizens should kbow the atrocities this country has performed, and the social movements that have struggled for a better world. | |
| 933 | 2:13 am PST, Jan 18 | Naomi Starcloud | United States | ||
| 932 | 8:48 pm PST, Jan 16 | Elizabeth King | United States | this may sound smart to some people who enjoy History day..but.when you think of it..some kids dont really like doing it..i mean i know i have to participate because i am in accelerated S.S. but..if we had a choice..i would say no because it pits me behind on other things i have to do | |
| 931 | 9:44 am PST, Jan 9 | Andrew Teufel | United States | this is a tupid thing is just causes the kids extra work besides what they already have to do. Some kids are forced to do it.!!!! :( | |
| 930 | 10:16 am PST, Jan 2 | Maria E. Encinas | United States | In order to learn from past mistakes we need to teach the children the past. In order to learn the importance about the future you need to look to the past. | |
| 929 | 4:04 pm PST, Dec 26 | Lorri A. Ventura | United States | Understanding the past is prerequisite to coping with the present and planning for the future. | |
| 928 | 10:14 pm PST, Dec 24 | Pam Boland | United States | ||
| 927 | 4:47 pm PST, Dec 20 | Robert Mehney | United States | ||
| 926 | 9:31 am PST, Dec 18 | Mrs. Laura Marugg | United States | ||
| 925 | 5:37 pm PST, Dec 14 | Ben Heyman | United States | Our past is why our future is the way it is. | |
| 924 | 1:55 pm PST, Dec 13 | Mrs. Charles | United States | I beleive very strongly in this NHD program allthough I ask whats the point! For is this but just a chance to jugde us? | |
| 923 | 12:53 am PST, Dec 1 | Anonymous | United Kingdom | ||
| 922 | 9:23 pm PST, Nov 30 | Kathryn Kenney | United States | An understanding of our history is vital to decoding our future...History Day was a very worthwhile experience that I wont soon forget | |
| 921 | 2:46 pm PST, Nov 29 | Kimberly Braun | United States | I am a history major finishing up my undergraduate degree; my experience with National History Day in high school was integral in my decision to continue my studies at the university level. | |
| 920 | 10:23 am PST, Nov 29 | pilar alsiro | United States | A greater knowledge of U.S. and World history is of even greater importance as our children grow up in an increasingly interdependent and interconnected "smaller world" | |
| 919 | 10:41 am PST, Nov 22 | Justine Broyles | United States | ||
| 918 | 8:12 am PST, Nov 16 | Scott Jackson | United States | ||
| 917 | 7:50 am PST, Nov 13 | deborah strosnider | United States | Education at its best!!!! I believe supporting the NHD is one of the best ways that we can encourage students to look beyond the classroom for their education. The NHD provides that opportunity. | |
| 916 | 2:44 pm PST, Nov 9 | Jacob Morrow | United States | History education and NHD gave me an unforgettable experience! | |
| 915 | 6:57 pm PDT, Oct 19 | Anonymous | United States | History Day was one of the most amazing experiences I ever had! | |
| 914 | 5:07 pm PDT, Oct 17 | Dorothy B Wear | United States | To support and further the study of history is one of the most important subjects taught to our children. How do we know what not to repeat, like a Hitler, if we do not impress on our youth why this is not be tolerated again. The National History Day is vital to our youth and a great way to keep history alive without being bored. What I would have given to have had such a chance when I was a history student in the '50's. I urge ALL representatives to support the History Day and maybe we won't have to spend millions on a program, "No child left behind". | |
| 913 | 8:50 pm PDT, Oct 14 | Richard Steacy | United States | ||
| 912 | 8:40 am PDT, Oct 5 | Paul Kuhne | United States | The hands-on experience of NHD in elementary school spurred my interest in social history and led me to found an NHD program at my new high school and explore history in college and beyond - what an invaluable opportunity for young people. | |
| 911 | 1:44 pm PDT, Sep 28 | Anonymous | United States | History education inspired me to learn more about my family's culture. | |
| 910 | 11:41 pm PDT, Sep 23 | Simos Tarabatzis | Greece | ||
| 909 | 11:02 am PDT, Sep 20 | Cindy Mellenger | United States | NHD inspired my career to become a diplomat for the U.S. Department of State. I participated in NHD for six years and would say that it was one of the most important parts of my education. | |
| 908 | 1:08 pm PDT, Sep 15 | Kristy Barnes | United States | I have participated in National History Day as a student and as a teacher, it is a great program. | |
| 907 | 7:34 am PDT, Sep 14 | Anonymous | United States | Excellent program | |
| 906 | 10:50 am PDT, Sep 9 | Kathe Beauvais | United States | This is an excellent program which has given everyone in my family a passion for history, and the impact of History on our lives today. | |
| 905 | 6:10 pm PDT, Sep 8 | Katherine DiSimoni | United States | This program is amazing. It takes history and brings it life for thousands of students every year! I'm very glad I got to be one of them. | |
| 904 | 6:41 pm PDT, Sep 6 | Anonymous | United States | ||
| 903 | 11:01 pm PDT, Jul 21 | Elaine Robinson | United States | It helps students understand what the real reasons are to fight wars not the senseless ones lately. | |
| 902 | 12:57 pm PDT, Jul 21 | Sue Dawson | United States | We must know our history to learn about surving our future. |
History Now! Congressional Earmark for National History Day
Representative Ralph Regula and Senator Tom Harkin
We, the undersigned, support a Congressional earmark for National History Day, Inc.
National History Day should be funded at the level of other education programs such as National Writing Project and Center for Civic Education, which today receive a $12 million annual appropriation.
The program reaches over 700,000 students, their families and some 40,000 teachers annually. The NHD national office and most state programs operate without government appropriations. A federal earmark would enable the program to help improve state programs and provide students essential skills that will help them at home, in school, at college and in the workplace.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
We, the undersigned, support a Congressional earmark for National History Day, Inc.
National History Day should be funded at the level of other education programs such as National Writing Project and Center for Civic Education, which today receive a $12 million annual appropriation.
The program reaches over 700,000 students, their families and some 40,000 teachers annually. The NHD national office and most state programs operate without government appropriations. A federal earmark would enable the program to help improve state programs and provide students essential skills that will help them at home, in school, at college and in the workplace.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
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