Legends of America
Legends of America
"A Travel Site for the Nostalgic and History Minded". If you love history, you'll love this site. Featured is much detailed information on history, people, legends, ghost towns, outlaws, and so much more.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Moments When Radio Helped Bring Americans Together
These are just a few of the historic radio broadcasts that seemed to have the whole nation listening. This article discusses eight of the most seminal moments in radio -- from KDKA's 's live nighttime Fireside Chats, the 'Fight of the...
Read Works
Read Works: Famous African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr.
[Free Registration/Login Required] This biographical sketch contains information about the Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on "Beyond Vietnam"
A well designed four part lesson plan on Dr. King's famous speech on the Vietnam War in which he came out against the war.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Center for Great Plains Studies: Angie Debo
Learn about the life and writing of Oklahoma-born historian Angie Debo, who wrote about Native American history.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Negro in the Wars of the Nation
African Americans have fought proudly for our country as far back as the Revolutionary War. Christian Fleetwood gives an account of the history of African-American soldiers in the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. He cites examples of...
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: Stephen Austin Imprisoned by Mexicans
Read this short account of when the Mexican government imprisoned the Texas colonizer Stephen Austin in Mexico City.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Selma to Montgomery March
One of the most famous events in Civil Rights history, this report covers the Selma to Montgomery March for voting rights.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sojourner Truth
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief biography of the famous abolitionist and former slave, Sojourner Truth.
World Atlas
World Atlas: North America
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Black History
A to Z Teacher Stuff provides lesson plans that specifically target the accomplishments of African-Americans or the African-American culture.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Duke Ellington
Biography of Duke Ellington, one of the originators of big band jazz, and a noted composer.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: A Thousand Paper Cranes
This historical fiction lesson plan is for learners reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr, in which they can discuss the tragedy of Hiroshima and its impact as well as other themes.
abcteach
Abcteach: A Worksheet: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes [Pdf]
This worksheet is a terrific resource for busy teachers. You can print it out to give to your students reading "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: First Nations Contributions
First Nations Contributions edukit looks at the accomplishments and backgrounds of many First Nations people, past and present. Select historical figures, such as Alex Decoteau, Pakan, and Star Blanket, are found in the biographies...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: History Wired: Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech
Review the famous speech given August 28, 1963 by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Lyndon B. Johnson Documents
Transcripts of Lyndon Baines Johnson's most famous speeches from 1963-1969.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sarah Winnemucca
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers a biography of the extraordinary life of Sarah Winnemucca of the Paiute Indians.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Neil De Grasse Tyson
This resource provides information about Neil deGrasse Tyson, discussing his research and work in the field of astrophysics.
Other
Sons of the American Revolution: Revolutionary War: Major General John Stark
A biography of New Hampshire native Major General John Stark.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Red Cloud: Photographs of an Oglala Sioux Chief
A great slideshow of pictures of Red Cloud and his Uncle's Shirt courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Smithsonian Jazz: Duke Ellington
This site provides audio clips, photos, and biographical information of this legendary composer and performer. A match game teaches and tests your knowledge of Ellington.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: George Herbert Walker Bush (1924 )
America's 41st President, George Bush, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, into a wealthy family as George Herbert Walker Bush.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Joe Di Maggio: A Hero's Life
Coming from a very humble background, Joe rose to be one of greatest sports heroes ever. This companion site to the PBS documentary tells of his rise to fame.