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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Desegregation at Little Rock Central High School

For Students 9th - 10th
When state and local authorities fail to uphold the Federal Court orders for integration at Central High School, President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent in federal troops to enforce those orders. Using an array of photos and primary source...
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Odyssey: The Civil Rights Era

For Students 9th - 10th
This two-part feature on African American history offers an in-depth look at the events of the 1960's civil rights movement. Discusses voting rights, laws, military segregation, freedom rides, sit-ins and the NAACP. Includes historic...
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Virginia History Series

Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Activism in the Us

For Students 9th - 10th
American sociopolitical activism became especially prominent during the period of societal upheaval which began during the 1950s. The African American civil rights movement led the way, soon followed by a substantial anti-war movement...
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International Civil Rights Center & Museum: The Sit in Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting list shows how the sit-in movement spread in just three months across the South. Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities encouraged the non-violent actions to protest segregation.
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Kodak: Powerful Days in Black and White

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of black and white Civil Rights pictures by photojournalist Charles Moore. Short descriptions with each photo.
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Kodak: Powerful Days in White and Black

For Students 9th - 10th
Stunning black and white photos documenting the civil rights struggle in the 1960s.
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Dogon village.com: Politics Blanche Kelso Bruce

For Students 9th - 10th
Republican U.s. Senator from Mississippi. Learn about the first Black U.S. Senator who advocated for relief for newly freed slaves, improving navigation on the rivers, and desegregation of the United States Army. He worked toward more...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Delaware: Howard High School

For Students 9th - 10th
All black high school, subject of Gebhart v. Belton desegregation case that was combined with others in Supreme Court Brown vs. Board of Education case.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Foster Auditorium

For Students 9th - 10th
The Alabama National Guard, Federal marshals, and U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach escorted Vivian Malone past Alabama governor George C. Wallace during his infamous "Stand In The Schoolhouse Door" in front of this building in...

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