This site describes how the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I. Includes photos.

Some houses today cost the same as the Virgin Islands! Learn about the history of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Discover how the light of a lighthouse can be seen from great distances and who is credited with the invention.

Can you match the picture to the correct invention? Read about these inventions and the importance of them. Also included are related sites to find further information about each invention.

In this activity, students discuss the reliability of a painting of the First Thanksgiving to introduce the idea that is crucial to consider a source's date.

Tells about Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence.

Students will analyze a set of pictograph documents created by native peoples of Puebla, Mexico in 1531. Students will take on the role of historians, study the documents, and create a scenario to explain what these documents were for,...

The Library of Congress presents this fascinating site on John Adams. Contains short paragraphs, portraits, and a photo of the 1819 Treaty with Spain.

America's story gives a brief overview of the life of President William Henry Harrison. Contains portraits, and photos of actual documents from The Library of Congress' archives.

The Library of Congress presents a brief biography of Andrew Jackson, with portraits, additional articles about his life, and photos of documents from their archives.

These Election Lessons contain a variety of activities to use in your classroom, including a history of campaign buttons. Many of the links use primary sources from the Library of Congress.

This 3-page article provides a general overview of George Washington recognizing the equal status of Jewish Americans in 1790.

Detailed description of the scientific cause of thunder.

President James Garfield was shot, but it wasn't the bullet that killed him. Go to this Library of Congress to get more facts.

How did the U.S. give aid to European countries fighting World War II when we were not supposed to be getting involved. See how President Roosevelt got around this by visiting this Library of Congress site.

This Library of Congress timeline series discusses Henry Ford, whose automobiles and manufacturing process made the "horseless carriage" affordable to every American.

The first African-American on the U.S. Supreme Court as a pioneer for equal rights. Learn more about Thurgood Marshall on this Library of Congress site.

Christmas traditions are unique to each family. But we share a common origin of this special holiday. Learn about the fundamentals of this celebration at this Library of Congress site.

Althea Gibson made it possible for the Williams sisters to play at Wimbledon. As the first African-American to win that title, she was a pioneer. See photos and read more about her on this Library of Congress site.

This 3-page Library of Congress article provides information on William Jennings Bryan and the Free Silver Movement of 1896.

Can you guess what the Ohio state tree is? How many presidents were born and lived in Ohio? Find the answers to these questions by checking out this Library of Congress state profile.

There was a time in the United States when voting was only for white men who owned property. This Library of Congress site tells you about the days when American women fought for their right to vote. Includes high quality historic images.

Why is Alcatraz Penitentiary called "The Rock?" Who is sent there? This Library of Congress site has more information and photographs.

This Library of Congress timeline series discusses the Louisiana Purchase.