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• ① George Armstrong Custer George Armstrong Custer was an army cavalry officer in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars. He graduated at the bottom of his class from the famous West Point Military Academy. The Civil War was just beginning, and he joined the army of the North where he quickly distinguished himself as an excellent cavalry soldier. After the war, Custer was sent west to fight the American Indians. He was an overly confident and cocky leader. He led his regiment into battle against a collection of Native American Indian tribes at the Little Bighorn in the Montana Territory. His soldiers were completely massacred in what came to be called “Custer’s Last Stand.” No one survived. The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument commemorates this battle and is a very interesting place to visit.
  (by Dr. Glen Baker)
  
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• ② Jungle Expedition As they journeyed deeper into the jungle, they faced challenges such as steep cliffs, wild animals, and strange plants. Despite these problems, they stayed determined to explore. Along their way, they discovered hidden caves filled with sparkling crystals and rare flowers never seen before. Excitedly, they collected samples to study later. Suddenly, they came across a clearing where they found ancient ruins, covered with mysterious symbols. Among the ruins, they uncovered artifacts from hundreds of years ago. Their discovery made the explorers very excited, and they eagerly wrote down their findings, amazed by the secrets the jungle held. Little did they know, their adventure was just beginning. As night fell, they set up camp, their minds buzzing with excitement for what the next day would bring.
  
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• ③ The Tournament of Roses Parade Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA has been a key part of America’s New Year Celebration. The abundance of flowers in Southern California, even in the middle of winter, prompted the founding of a parade with carriages decorated with flowers. More than 130 years later, the beautiful parade floats are a marvel of state-of-the-art technology. The parade always features top marching bands from around the world and has included the Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Band, the All-Izumo Honor Green Band, and the Japan Honor Green Band from Kyoto. In recent years the Rose parade often begins with an impressive special fly over of one of America’s Stealth Bombers.
  (by Dr. Glen Baker)
  
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