BBC
Bbc: Profile: Salam Fayyad
A brief profile on Salam Fayyad, appointed the prime minister of a temporary Palestinian government in 2007. Also provides links to related events.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Read about the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which sought to make discrimination illegal, and the resistance they faced from the public and government officials. As time passed, African Americans began to...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren G. Harding: Domestic Affairs
Warren G. Harding's handling of domestic affairs and the appointments made for his cabinet were a combination of good governance and terrible choice of friends. Read about his problems.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: North American Ethnographic Collection
The Division of Anthropology was established at the AMNH in 1873, only four years after the founding of the museum. During its first 17 years, the department was concerned almost exclusively with the acquisition and display of artifacts....
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: Sandra Day O'connor
Biographical account of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1981. She was the first woman to ever serve as a justice on the Supreme Court.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: Warren Earl Burger
PBS offers a biographical account of the life of Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger, a conservative appointed by Richard Nixon.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: Harry Blackmun
Biographical account of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, appointed by Richard Nixon in 1970. He was best known for writing the opinion in the case of Roe v. Wade in 1973.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: William Brennan, Jr.
Biographical account of Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, Jr. appointed by Dwight Eisenhower in 1956. He was considered to be one of the most influential liberal justices to ever serve on the Supreme Court.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: William Rehnquist
PBS presents a biographical summary of the life of conservative Supreme Court Chief Justice, William Rehnquist, who was appointed by Richard Nixon in 1971.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: Felix Frankfurter
PBS online resource for learning biographical details about the life and career of Supreme Court Justice, Felix Frankfurter, appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1939.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: The Reluctant Politician: The Story of Irene Parlby
Irene Parlby, one of the Famous Five, came to politics reluctantly but determined to fight for the betterment of the lives of women and children on Alberta's farms. She fought to get them proper education, medical and dental care and...
Black Past
Black Past: Powell, Colin
This encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Colin Powell's life, including his military career and his appointment as Secretary of State.
Other
Byron White
Biography on Byron White, Supreme Court Justice and former professional football player. Born in Colorado in 1917, he was appointed to the Supreme Court by President John Kennedy and was involved in some very famous decisions, including...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Frances Perkins
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Frances Perkins. Appointed secretary of labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was the first female cabinet member.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Kainai Nation Profiles: James Gladstone
A short, authoritative article on Canada's first aboriginal to be appointed to the Senate. This site is noteworthy not for its detailed content, but its succinct presentation and attractive layout.
A&E Television
History.com: 6 Common Jobs in Colonial America
In the colonial era, the most prestigious jobs were reserved for well-off white men, who secured appointments as colonial governors and military leaders. But there were many other types of jobs in Britain's 13 American colonies. Here are...
iCivics
I Civics: Judges: Playing Fair
This mini-instructional activity examines the role of fair and impartial courts in American life. Students learn a basic overview of the judiciary branch, including how judges are appointed and held accountable by citizens.
A&E Television
History.com: How John Marshall Expanded the Power of the Supreme Court
When John Marshall was appointed chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1801, the nation's highest court occupied a lowly position. There was no Supreme Court Building in the newly completed capital, Washington, D.C., so the six...
PBS
Pbs.org: Education: 5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Like Yourself Again
Teaching during a pandemic has undoubtedly been stressful, and it has left many teachers feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. For many teachers, these feelings have led to burnout and compassion fatigue, and for others the...
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Things You Might Not Know About the Us Supreme Court
Find out seven surprising facts about how the nation's highest court works and how it's changed over the years.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Republic Collapses
Discusses the intrigue within the Nazi Party as they maneuvered themselves into a position of power and helped Hitler to become Chancellor.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Hitler Named Chancellor
Describes the events surrounding Hitler being sworn in as Chancellor.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Reichstag Burns
Describes Hitler's first days as Chancellor and the burning of the Reichstag by Communists. Hitler brought in an Emergency Decree to quell the dissent of the Communists, exaggerated in the media under pressure by Hitler.
Harp Week
The Presidential Elections 1860 1912: James A. Garfield
This biography of James A. Garfield covers his participation in the Civil War, terms in the House of Representatives, and tumultous time in the presidency, serving only four months before he was shot by a would-be assassin.
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