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Bloomberg for president?

US Government Teachers Blog

Bloomberg retired from public life after leaving office in January 2014. Is another billionaire thinking about running for president? Former New York City Mayor Michael R. The New York Times reported this morning, though, that Bloomberg is exploring plans to run for president as an independent.

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Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Studies Weekly

A coup backed by the US government and conducted by Sanford Dole resulted in Queen Liliuokalani’s deposal, according to smithsonianmag.com. After selling her business in 2014 for $500 million, she has launched new companies and invested many women-owned businesses.