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Dalit

Long ago, things were not fair in India. Some people were treated poorly. They were called Dalits. Many kind people worked to help them. Now, laws help make things better. Do you want to learn more?

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Dambisa Moyo, Baroness Moyo

Dambisa Moyo is a smart writer. She was born in Zambia. She writes books about money. Her books help people learn. She has many big ideas. Do you like to read books?

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Dame

A Dame is a special title. It is for women. It is like the word Sir. It shows they did great things. This title helps us show respect. Do you know any great women?

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Daniel arap Moi

Daniel was a leader in Kenya. He was a teacher first. Then he became a president. He led his country for a long time. Some people thought his rules were not fair. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Daniel Bell

Daniel Bell was a smart man. He studied how people live together. He wrote many books about our world. His ideas help us learn today. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn new things?

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Daniel De Leon

Daniel De Leon was a man who cared for workers. He wrote for a news paper. He also helped people work together. He had many big ideas. His work helped many people in other lands. Do you like to read the news?

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Daniel Ellsberg

Daniel Ellsberg was a brave man. He worked for the government. He found out some secrets. He shared them with the news. This helped people know the truth. It was a big deal. Do you like to learn the truth?

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Daniel Inouye

Daniel Inouye was a brave man. He was a soldier. He was also a leader. He helped many people in Hawaii. He worked very hard for his country. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Daniel McFadden

Daniel McFadden is a smart man. He studies how people make choices. He won a very big prize. This prize is for his great work. His work helps us learn. Can you think about your choices?

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Daniel Ortega

Daniel Ortega is a leader in Nicaragua. He has been in charge for a long time. He helped many people learn to read. But some people think he is not fair. Do you want to learn more?

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Danish Realm

The Danish Realm has three parts. One part is Denmark. Two other parts are far away. They are the Faroe Islands and Greenland. These places help each other. Can you find them on a map?

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Daoguang Emperor

A long time ago, there was a king. He lived in a big palace. He had a hard job to do. Many things went wrong in his land. He tried his best to help. Do you like to help your friends?

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Daphne Caruana Galizia

Daphne was a writer. She lived in a place called Malta. She wrote stories to help people. She wanted things to be fair. Sadly, she was killed for her work. Many people still remember her today. Do you like to write…

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Darius III

Long ago, a man named Darius was a king. He ruled a very large land. A leader named Alexander came to fight him. Darius had to leave his home. It was a hard time for his people. Can you imagine being a king?

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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth is a big school. It is in a place called New Hampshire. A man named Eleazar Wheelock started it. Many years ago, it was a small school. Now, many students go there to learn. Do you like to learn new things?

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Daryl Gates

Daryl Gates was a police chief. He worked in Los Angeles. He helped start a special team. He also started a school program. Some things he did were not fair. People worked hard to make things better. Do you like to…

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David Cameron

David Cameron was a leader in the UK. He was the Prime Minister. He worked for many years. He helped lead his country. He also worked for a group that helps with brain health. Do you know who leads a country?

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David Dacko

David Dacko was a leader. He helped run his country. He worked in a school first. Then he became a president. He was a leader for a long time. Do you like to lead?

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David Dudley Field II

A man named David helped make laws. He lived a long time ago. He wanted laws to be easy to use. His work helped many people. This made things better for us. Do you like rules?

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David Duke

A man named David Duke was a leader. He led a group that was not kind. He said things that were very unfair. He also tried to be in the government. Many people did not like his ideas. Do you know what being fair means?

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David Farragut

David Farragut was a great sea leader. He worked on big ships. He led many boats in wars. He helped his country stay together. He was a very brave man. Do you like the sea?

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David Graeber

David Graeber was a man who studied people. He wrote many books. He wanted to make things fair. He helped people stand up for what is right. He lived in many places. Do you like to learn about people?

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David Harvey

David Harvey is a teacher. He studies how cities work. He writes many books about people. His work helps us think about fairness. He wants cities to be good for all. Do you like to learn about cities?

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David Icke

David Icke is a man from England. He used to play football. Then he worked on TV. Later, he wrote many books. He tells people his ideas. Do you like to read books?

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Davíð Oddsson

Davíð Oddsson was a leader in Iceland. He was the head of the country for a long time. He also helped run a big city. He did many jobs for his people. Do you like to lead?

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David Petraeus

David Petraeus was a leader in the army. He helped many soldiers. He also worked for a big group called the CIA. Later, he became a teacher at a school. He helps people learn about the world. Do you like to learn new…

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David Sassoon (treasurer)

David Sassoon was a kind man. He lived a long time ago. He moved to a big city. He helped many people there. He built schools and hospitals. He was a good leader. Do you like to help others?

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David Starkey

David Starkey is a man who studies the past. He writes books about kings and queens. He also talks about history on TV. He likes to tell stories about old times. This work helps us learn. Do you like learning about…

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David Stirling

David Stirling was a brave soldier. He led a special group of men. They worked in the hot desert. They helped win a big war. He was a leader for many years. Do you like stories about heroes?

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Dawda Jawara

Dawda Jawara was a leader. He helped his country grow. He was the first president. He worked hard for his people. He led for a long time. Do you like to help others?

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Dawit II

Long ago, there was a king. His name was Dawit. He lived in a land called Ethiopia. He had many hard days. He had to fight to keep his home. Many people worked to help him. Do you like stories about kings?

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Dayan Khan

Long ago, a leader named Dayan Khan lived. He helped many people live together. He brought peace to his land. He was a very strong king. His work helped his people for a long time. Do you like stories about kings?

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D. B. Cooper

A man took a plane. He wanted money. He jumped out of the plane. No one knows who he was. He is still a mystery. Do you think they will find him?

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Deadweight loss

Sometimes, people miss out on good deals. This can happen when prices change. A person might want to buy something. But the price is too high. Then, they do not buy it. This makes everyone a little sad. Do you like…

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Dean Barrow

Dean Barrow was a leader in Belize. He was a top leader for many years. He helped run the country. This work matters to his home. He was a very big leader. Do you know any leaders?

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Debate

A debate is a talk. People share different ideas. They talk to help others learn. It is a way to solve things. It helps us work together. Do you like to share ideas?

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Debenture

Big companies need to borrow money. They use a paper to do this. This paper is called a debenture. It helps them grow. You can help a company this way. Do you want to learn more?

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Deception

Sometimes people tell things that are not true. Animals do this too. A wallaby can hide in the grass. This helps them stay safe. People may do this to be kind. Or they may do it to get something. Have you ever seen a…

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Decision-making

You make choices every day. You pick what to do. You look at your options. Sometimes you pick the best one. Making choices can be hard. Do you like to make choices?

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Declaration of war

A declaration of war is a formal note. It says one country is fighting another. Leaders often sign these notes. They help tell the world what is happening. This matters for peace. Do you know about big wars?

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Decree

A decree is a special rule. A leader or a group makes it. It tells people how to act. These rules help a place run well. It is a way to lead. Do you like having rules?

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Deep state

Some people think secret groups run things. These groups might hide in a government. They may work in the dark. This can make people feel worried. It is a big idea. Do you think people work together in secret?

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Defamation

Sometimes people say things that are not true. These words can hurt a person's name. It is not good to be mean. People can use laws to help. We must be kind to others. Do you think being kind matters?

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Defeat in detail

Some leaders use a smart plan. They fight small groups one by one. This helps them win a big fight. It is a way to be strong. Do you like smart plans?

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Defendant

A defendant is a person in court. They are accused of a wrong. A judge listens to them. They must be there to talk. This helps people find the truth. It is a very big job. Do you know what a judge does?

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Defense (legal)

Sometimes a person is in court. They may say they did nothing wrong. They can tell their side of the story. This helps the judge decide. It is a way to be fair. Do you think that is good?

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Deindustrialization

Many big factories closed down. They used to make things. Now, people do other jobs. This change helps the world move on. It is a big shift for many towns. Can you think of a factory?

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Delano grape strike

Many years ago, farm workers fought for fairness. They worked hard in the sun. They wanted better pay and safer jobs. People all over the country helped them. This helped make life better for many. Can you help…

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