Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Infographic
Adult cigarette smoking has decreased in recent years, but it is still the number one cause of preventable disease and death in America. An infographic breaks cigarette smoking down by education level, geographical region, gender, race,...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Ve Day Celebrations
On May 7, 1945, the formal act of military surrender was signed by Germany, ending World War II in Europe. This pictorial essay highlights the celebrations that took place in London the next day marking VE Day.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Chancellorsville May 1, 1863
This map tells the story and shows the troop movements of both the Union and Confederate armies on the first day of battle at Chancellorsville, Virginia, in 1863. The map can be downloaded in PDF format.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: A High Tower of Winter Gourds
From the International Institute of Social History this is "May Day. All with Fidel on the Square of the Revolution" a Cuban political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1965.
Harp Week
Cartoon of the Day: On This Day: May 13, 1882
Flooding along the Mississippi River system has been a problem for many states and presidents. Look over this political cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast and read a little history behind the problem and see why President Arthur vetoed the...
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Web Gallery of Art: Allies Day, May 1917
An image of "Allies Day, May 1917", created by Childe Hassam in 1917 (Oil on canvas, 93 x 77 cm).
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This site contains a picture of the famouse painting "Allies Day, May 1917" by Childe Hassam.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General David Hunter
General Hunter, born in Washington, D. C., July 21st, 1802, died there, February 2nd, 1886, was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1822; appointed second lieutenant in the Fifth Infantry; promoted first lieutenant in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Bay Verte, 1775
A map of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia near Bay Verte (Green Bay) and the eastern shore of Chignecto showing the campaign of Colonel Monckton in 1775 against the French. "About the last of May, Colonel Monckton sailed from Boston, with...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of Native Americans, 1500
A map from 1906 of North America central Canada to northern Mexico showing the distribution and territories of the Native Americans around 1500. The boundaries are based on linguistic stock and not tribal territories. "Anthropologists of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Fort Meigs, 1813
Fort Meigs was the site of the first British setback during the War of 1812. The British had taken Forts Detroit, Mackinac, and Dearborn. Only Fort Wayne in Indiana territory was able to defend itself. Fort Meigs defended itself for nine...
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Moose Facts
Did you know that the adult moose may weighs as much as 1500 pounds and can eat about 50 to 60 pounds of plants per day? Find out more interesting facts about the moose and its evolution, habitat, diet, antlers, and behavior during...
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Arrowhead, Bbc
A look at the arrowhead found in Oetzi, the Iceman found in the Italian Alps in 1991 who is said to have lived 5,300 years ago. Scientists and professors present theories as to how Oetzi may have spent his final days.
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New York Times: The Weak Link of the Titanic
A series of fourteen captioned slides shed light on why the Titanic may have sunk: low-quality iron rivets. Slides include documentary evidence from the period (1912) and images from modern-day salvage efforts (1998).
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Bbc: Niger Leader Dissolves Parliament
Discussed is President Tandja's decision to dissolve parliament the day after his bid for a third term in office was ruled unconstitutional. (26 May 2009)
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Fernando De Soto
Hernando de Soto (Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz, Spain, c.1496/1497-May 21, 1542) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who, while leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States, was...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Cuvier Grover
General Grover, born in Bethel, Me., July 24th, 1829, died in Atlantic City, N. J., June 6th, 1885, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1850, entered the First Artillery, and served on frontier duty till 1853. He was...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Hiram G. Berry
General Berry, born in Thomaston (now Rockland), Me., August 27th, 1824, died at Chancellorsville, Va., May 2nd, 1863. He originated and commanded for several years the Rockland Guard, a volunteer company, which attained a very high...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Thomas J. Jackson
General Stonewall Jackson, born in Clarkesburg, W. Va., January 21st, 1824, died at Chancellorsville, Va., May 10th, 1863, was graduated from the United States Military Academy, in 1846. He was ordered to Mexico, became a lieutenant in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The Burial of De Soto
Hernando de Soto (Jerez de los Caballeros, Badajoz, Spain, c.1496/1497-May 21, 1542) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who, while leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States, was...
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