WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:

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"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" Draws 1.63 Million Live Viewers

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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) celebrates the success of the Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown, with 1.63 million people tuning in to watch the national finals live on CBS, and even more viewers continuing . . .

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