University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Maps: Causes of the Vietnam War
This essay from The Oxford Companion to American Military History goes into the causes of the Vietnam War and shows how the United States became embroiled incrementally from the 1950s up to 1965. An interesting section explains how the...
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan
In March 2007, collaborative artists Lyndell Brown and Charles Green travelled for six weeks through the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf as the Australian War Memorial's official war artists. Their works of art record the...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The War in Vietnam
The Vietnam War encompassed many decades and many presidents. This site from Country Studies provides a brief, yet comprehensive, history of the war in Vietnam.
Virginia History Series
Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]
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...
US National Archives
Our Documents: Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964)
Offers a summary of this resolution which supported President Johnson's actions in Vietnam and also provides an easy to read version of the complete text.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Canada (1982 92)
Historical events in Canada from 1982-1992 are outlined. Issues of greatest significance are touched upon, including the new Constitution, the Air India Disaster, Brian Mulroney, the Oka Crisis, and the Gulf War. Links for further...
Library of Congress
Loc: From the Home Front and the Front Lines
Exhibition consisting of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project collections.
Curated OER
The Gulf War Index
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Economy of Kuwait
A thorough look at the economy of Kuwait. It describes Kuwait's recovery after the first Gulf War and how the country uses its vast oil revenues.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Joint Resolution for the Maintenance of Peace and Security in Southeast Asia, known as the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, on August 10, 1964, giving him a free hand to escalate the war in Vietnam.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Vietnam War Timeline
Vietnam War factual timeline featuring important dates, famous people involved in the war, and significant events that provide the history of the Vietnam War (November 1, 1955 - April 30, 1975) and its repercussions in the United States.
Cengage Learning
Houghton Mifflin: Chapter 20, Global Policy
This brief article overviews how American foreign policy perspectives have changed over time. Learn how the media has provoked some of the changes, how media coverage during the Vietnam War, for example, influenced society's perspectives...
Other
Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery
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.
Yale University
The Tonkin Gulf Incident; 1964
A part of the Yale Avalon Project, this page provides the message from President Johnson to Congress the day after the incident and the joint resolution of Congress on August 7, 1964.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Vietnam: Escalation of the War
Describes decisions by the Johnson administration to escalate US involvement in Vietnam. Examines increased troop levels and increased military aid to South Vietnam.
Quia
Quia: Chronology of World War Ii Pacific
Quiz yourself on the chronological order of WWII battles in the Pacific.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in 1960s: Lyndon Johnson and Great Society
Read about the reforms and legislation undertaken through Lyndon B. Johnson's concept of the Great Society. These included economic and educational reforms, consumer protection, changes to immigration laws, and the Voting Rights Act of...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Profile Tariq Aziz
An informative, concise biography of Tariq Aziz, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister. There are also links to other Iraqi leaders.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Survival of Saddam
This episode of Frontline explores how Saddam Hussein has survived so long and his apparent hold on the Iraqi people. (Published in 2000)
PBS
Pbs: Interview With H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Transcript of complete interview with H. Norman Schwarzkopf from the PBs show "Frontline".
US Navy
U.s. Navy: Desert Shield Desert Storm
This site summarizes the role of the U.S. Navy in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Compiled from the reports of operationalcommanders and from information gathered at U.S. Navy headquarters, the lengthy document presented at...
A&E Television
History.com: Colin Powell
Colin Powell (1937-2021) ascended from a humble upbringing in New York City to rise through military ranks and eventually become a four star general, a national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first...
Curated OER
Etc: Gulf Campaigns of the Civil War, 1863 1865
A map of the Gulf Coast from the Mississippi Delta to Pensacola showing the area of the Gulf Campaigns during the Civil War, from 1863 to 1865. The map shows rivers, coastal features, the 100 foot elevation contour, railroads, forts, and...
Curated OER
Etc: Jackson's Indian and Gulf Campaigns, 1813 1818
A map of the Gulf region showing the campaigns of Andrew Jackson during the Red Stick War with the Creeks (1813-1814), his campaign to New Orleans during the War of 1812 (1815), and during the First Seminole War (1817-1818). The map...
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