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Native America
Discover the ancestral homelands of many Midwest American Indian tribes.
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American Presidents
Many U.S. Presidents were inspired by their life experiences in the Midwest. Discover them all here.
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Civil Rights
Many Midwest parks tell civil rights stories. Discover them here.
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Military and Conflict
Discover stories, people and places related to the military and conflict in the Midwest.
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Wildlife and Plants
Learn about animals and plants you might spot at a national park in the Midwest.
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Last updated: October 25, 2023