Finding research topics for students competing in National History Day (NHD) is sometimes the biggest hurdle. In an intro video, our staff at Mount Vernon have provided some suggested topics that they think match up well with this year’s theme: “Debate and Diplomacy: Success, Failures, and Consequences.” Each suggestion can be explored through primary and secondary sources to get your students started on their research. Of course, this is just a small set of the possible connections and suggestions between George Washington, Mount Vernon, and this year’s theme. As students explore both the primary sources and current scholarship on our website, they may come up with even better suggestions. The 2022 NHD National Contest will feature two $1,000 prizes for the best project about George Washington too! NHD not for you and your students? Mount Vernon suggests topics that are great places to start any research project. Learn more.