CNN
Cnn: The Reagan Years: Inside the White House
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site provides you with brief explanations of the US in 1980, the 1980 presidential election and assorted topics of Reagan's presidency including the assassination attempt, the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Foreign Woes
Read about the one bright spot in President Carter's administration's handling of foreign affairs, and find out about the several events that caused challenges to American dominance in the world.
BBC
Bbc: Tehran Hostage Rescue Mission Fails
A short synopsis of the top-secret rescue mission ordered by Carter to free the Americans held hostage in Iran.
Other
Statues and Monuments in Georgia
Provides a list of various statues and monuments found in Georgia. Click on one and see a picture and brief description of each.
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University of Maryland
Howard County History Labs: The Iran Hostage Crisis [Pdf]
Using primary source material, students will analyze how foreign policy decisions affect the public's opinion of U.S. Presidents.
A&E Television
History.com: The Mariel Boatlift: How Cold War Politics Drove Thousands of Cubans to Florida in 1980
After Fidel Castro loosened emigration policies, some 125,000 Cubans landed on U.S. shores over a span of five months. The Mariel Boatlift of 1980 was a mass emigration of Cubans to the United States. The exodus was driven by a stagnant...
A&E Television
History.com: The Mariel Boatlift: How Cold War Politics Drove Thousands of Cubans to Florida in 1980
After Fidel Castro loosened emigration policies, some 125,000 Cubans landed on U.S. shores over a span of five months. The Mariel Boatlift of 1980 was a mass emigration of Cubans to the United States. The exodus was driven by a stagnant...
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery: Hyman George Rickover
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Anwar Al Sadat
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Other
Hellenic Resources Network: Helsinki Final Act 1975
This primary document is a copy of the Helsinki Agreements of 1975 which recognized the borders in central and Eastern Europe that were set up since the end of WWII. They show the acceptance of the Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. and...
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Salt Ii Treaty
Text of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II) signed at Vienna on June 18, 1979.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: The History of the Salt Ii
The history of the US - USSR negotiations to limit the production and use of nuclear weapons. (1979)
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Camp David Accords; September 17, 1978
The text of the Camp David Accords with hypertext links to relevant documents.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Sickened Economy
The U.S. economy in the 1970s staggered and fell in the 1970s. Read about the reasons for the depressed economy marked by high inflation and high unemployment.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Panama Canal Treaty Signed
The Panama Canal was a short-cut through the tip of South America. Use this site to find out who built it and why.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Beowulf"
The life of the mighty hero Beowulf is recounted, as he wins honor and fame by protecting his people and the neighboring nation from terrible monsters. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-12) to pair with the Epic poem "Beowulf"....
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1980
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1980 won by Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
Other
Leaders Speak on Peace | Voices Education Project
Read excerpts from the writings and speeches of a number of individuals who have left their mark on history. Understand the take-away lessons from these influential leaders.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Presidents
This site from the PBS "The Presidents" provides detailed biographies of several of the most popular or most infamous U.S. presidents throughout history. Selected presidents include Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Lyndon...
Other
Portland Habitat for Humanity
"Join us as we build simple, decent, affordablehouses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter." Portland Habitat allows you to meet new home owners and read about their attempts to gain housing for their families.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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