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• Swearing in With Mouse Ears

  By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Fri Jul 3, 2009 10:33 AM ET

  figure of the 44th president -- will make its debut and speak comments the in-the-flesh president recently uttered at the White House. George Washington gets a bigger starring role: For the first time his figure stands and delivers a speech. Honest Abe also delivers the Gettysbur Read More

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• Ghosts of Good News Past: Feb 22 - 28

  By Caroline Walker | Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:00 AM ET

  a song of anything's-possible and crank up your NPR. Here's this week in history, according to Tonic. Feb 22, 1732: Our country's seminal leader, George Washington, is born. Feb 27, 1885: American Telephone and Telegraph company is incorporated, and communication is revolutionized. Fe Read More

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• Ghosts of Good News Past: Feb. 15-26

  By Caroline Walker | Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:28 AM ET

  got YouTubes. We've got you covered. Spooooky. Feb. 15, 1564: Galileo Galilei is born! We are no longer the center of the universe.Feb. 20, 1792: George Washington welcomes the first post office. Hi-ho, Pony Express. Away!Feb. 19, 1847: Donner Party is rescued, eats home-cooked meals.Feb. 19 Read More

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