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Capital City: Des Moines

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World Classroom: Iowa

Have you been to one of the two national sites in Iowa yet? Check them out here and plan your stop in Iowa. Be sure to check out some history while you’re here. 

National Historic Site

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site – West Branch, IA

Visit Herbert Hoover Ntnl Hist Site NPS.gov

Orphaned at age nine, Herbert became a successful student and businessman making himself a millionaire several times over. He contributed in humanitarian aide throughout the world  and eventually become 31st president of the United States of America at age fifty-four. There are oodles of historical photos on the NPS site (link above) of Herbert’s childhood, family and achievements. While he was considered very successful as an individual he is not looked upon as good political president. Serving during the Great Depression there were many challenges and blunders in his presidency. Find out more by visiting the national historic site or reading a book about Herbert Hoover.

“Herbert Hoover, President-Elect” painting by: Henry Salem Hubbell

National Monument

Effigy Mounds National Monument – McGregor, IA

Visit Effigy Mounds Ntnl Monument NPS.gov

Take in the nature at this monument site and contemplate the wonder of the 200 mounds associated with 20 American Indian tribes.  What are they? Why are they here?