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The churches, bridges, and parks where Americans fought for equality still stand today, inviting visitors to walk the same ground where courage changed a nation. From Birmingham to Selma, these landmarks tell the story of the movement that transformed American life.
Dozens of seventh graders spent their Monday pulling weeds and clearing graves at Louisville Cemetery, where some headstones date back to the 1800s. For 13-year-old Ivy Lewis, the work was especially meaningful since her grandfather rests there.
A stunning swimming hole in Hawke's Bay reveals an unexpected piece of history beneath its cascading waters. The falls that locals have enjoyed for generations are actually part natural wonder, part century-old engineering triumph.
