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The 20th Century for Kids

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On a yellow background with colorful wavy lines, we see text that reads, “The 20th Century For Kids.”

Let's learn all about the 20th Century. It began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000. The 20th Century was dominated by significant events that defined the modern era, and many of these events reshaped the political and social structure of the globe.

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Runtime: 10 minutes 57 seconds

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