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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Legislative Interests and Achievements

For Students 9th - 10th
Women championed many pivotal pieces of legislation in the early 1900's. They pushed for prohibition, payment of a bonus for WWI veterans, federal money for prenatal, maternal, and infant care, and many more progressive issues. The...
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and ideas to teach units on Ancient Mesopotamia. There are even activities to learn about Hammurabi's code and making Sumerian cylinder seals.
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US National Archives

The National Archives Digital Vaults

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept forever. Those valuable records are...
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A&E Television

History.com: Remembering the Apollo 1 Tragedy

For Students 9th - 10th
When NASA's first fatal spacecraft accident occurred 50 years ago, it happened not in deep space but right on the launch pad. The three men set to blast off on Apollo 1 -- rookie astronaut Roger Chaffee and veterans Virgil "Gus" Grissom...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Prisoners of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Online presentation of personal narratives includes remembrances from former POWs held captive in Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States Department of Labor's homepage. Contains information on programs, services, laws, and regulations. Includes a library, newsroom, and guide to DOL agencies.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: This Memorial Day Remember Our Fallen Heroes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the history and significance of Memorial Day. Includes video.
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Other

Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery

For Students 3rd - 8th
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

D Day Plus 60: Remembering Canada's Second World War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A four page document in PDF format that describes the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II and the role the Metis peoples played in the Canadian war effort.
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Other

Tanks for the Memories: Oral History of the Tankers

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed excerpts from a book containing written oral histories of those American soldiers who served in tanks during World War 2.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: National Mall

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is from the National Park Service. No shoe stores at this mall! Find out about our national "front yard" -- statistics, a link to the history of the National Mall, and a listing of all the monuments on the Mall. Also includes a...
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The History Place

The History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Korean War Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Korean War Memorial dedicated on July 27, 1995, and located in Washington, DC.
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University of California

History Project: The Bonus Army in Washington

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this high school lesson plan, students will analyze twenty-two primary source documents then answer questions pertaining to the "bonus marchers" in Washington in the summer of 1932.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Vietnam War

For Students 5th - 8th
An overview of the Vietnam War, including how the United States became involved, the eventual antiwar movement, and the outcome.
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Marshall University: Rosanna Blake Library of Confederate History

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition of an extensive collection of historical Confederacy artifacts.
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Other

Forgotten Faces, Forgotten Names: In Memory of Cranbrook's Contribution to Wwi

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever wonder how war can impact a small community? This site offers a glimpse at how World War One made an impact on Cranbrook, British Columbia. Stories and descriptions taken from local newspapers help illustrate the war effort at home....
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library: The President's Cabinet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Features a teacher-directed activity that explores the President's Cabinet and the duties of each secretary.
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Library of Congress

Loc: For Teachers: Holidays: Themed Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A rich resource page with links to primary source information about a number of holidays and special days, such as presidential inaugurations.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac

For Students 5th - 8th
When Ned Begay hears that Navajos are being recruited for World War II, he jumps at the chance to join the Marine Corps, and finds himself brought into a secret program that uses Navajo language to send codes. Selected (7) reading...
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Digital History

Digital History: Conservative Policies and Presidents [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Starting in 1920 the United States had three presidents who followed conservative policies. Read about their policies, and determine whether they made the U.S. a more economically sound country. [pdf]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Minimalism and Earthworks

For Students 9th - 10th
How much do you know about Minimalism and Earthworks sculptures? Find out by answering this six-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
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Curated OER

Military Women Veterans: Revolutionary War Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A fairly detailed account of the life and times of Deborah Sampson, this page also accounts for several other revolutionary war women, including Rachel and Grace Martin, Anna Warner, Margaret Corbin, Angelica Vrooman, Mary Hagidorn, Anne...
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Curated OER

Stained Glass by Grant Wood at Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR explores the creation of Grant Wood's famous "American Gothic." This painting made the author an overnight sensation. Includes photo images of the people that served as Wood's models for the painting as well as numerous links to...

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