Who Are Your Favorite Movie Stars?
By HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO
Do people still go to the movies to see their favorite stars on the screen? Is Keanu Reeves a good actor? Why are female foreign-film stars generally unknown in the United States? Can an actor be “too good” in a performance? Two New York Times film critics recently answered these reader questions. Which brings us to the question: Who are your favorite film and television actors and stars? Read more…
Aug. 12, 1898 | Spanish-American War Ends
By THE LEARNING NETWORK
On Aug. 12, 1898, the United States signed a cease-fire agreement with Spain that brought an end to the Spanish-American War. Spain agreed to grant independence to Cuba and hand over Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the United States.
The Spanish-American War originated with Cuba’s fight for independence against Spain. The United States objected to Spain’s actions in suppressing the rebellion, which placed American economic interests at risk. The mysterious sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor — blamed on the Spanish, but probably caused by an accident onboard — was the final straw that persuaded the United States to go to war.
‘Mother of Exiles’ to Close for Repairs
By HOLLY EPSTEIN OJALVO
WHO is the secretary of the interior?
WHAT is being repaired on the Statue of Liberty?
WHERE will visitors and tourists still be able to go to view the statue?
WHEN will it reopen?
WHY has the monument been closed in the past?
HOW much will the renovation cost?
Related: Our collection “Learning About U.S. Immigration With The New York Times” and the New York Times front page from Oct. 28, 1886, reporting on the dedication of the Statue of Liberty by President Grover Cleveland.
Document: 1969-70 Sex Education Curriculum for New York City Schools
The Postgraduate Population
