Many cultures celebrate the transition from childhood to adolescence with a coming of age ceremony. These celebrations look different, but all celebrate the increased responsibility and rights in their families and communities.

Originally celebrated as Washington's Birthday, Presidents' Day formally became the national holiday it is today in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. In this informational text, Thomas Pool summarizes some of America's First Ladies' greatest challenges and successes, and argues that it's time to celebrate the women behind the world's most powerful office.

In this informational text, Thomas Pool explains what memes are and how they are made.