Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cambodia: Government
A look at the present government of Cambodia. Read about how Cambodia is working to redress the wrongs of the Khmer Rouge regime and establish a working democracy. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Ed Web: From Sideshow to Genocide Cambodian Holocaust
Information about genocide in Cambodia. Direct links to various topics including a definition of genocide, survivor stories, Khmer Rouge years, etc.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Pol Pot's Legacy
This site discusses Pol Pot's (1926-1998 CE)impact on Cambodia yesterday and today. Transcript from a NewsHour report.
Digital History
Digital History: Nixon and Vietnam
This site discusses the American involvement in the Vietnam War would officially come to an end during Nixon's second term in office. As part of his election campaign in 1968, Nixon pledged to bring "Peace with honor," and an end to...
Other
Cambodia Today, Killing Fields, Survivors Stories
A slide show type of presentation about Cambodia which includes information about modern Cambodia, the Killing Fields of Cambodia, survivors' stories, and the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Cambodia
This is an interesting reference source and travel guide to Cambodia that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cambodian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cambodian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Cambodia
This resource gives facts and numbers regarding Cambodian history, including military, transnational issues, transportation, communication, economic, government, people and geography. It also includes maps and photos.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Cambodia
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Cambodia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Digital History
Digital History: Vietnamization [Pdf]
Richard Nixon claimed to have a secret plan to end the Vietnam War when he was campaigning for president in 1968. See what that secret plan was and read about how it extended the war by another four years and galvanized anti-war...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Coping With Genocide in Cambodia (History Teaching Activity)
A history lesson that takes young scholars through an exploration of the genocide of the Cambodian people led by Pol Pot's rebel forces in the late twentieth century. Consider what should be done to help Cambodians cope with this memory....
Other
Transcripts From the 40th Arrs Historical Log for 1975: Mayaguez Background
A day-by-day account of the Mayaguez incident. Concludes with information about the rescue mission.
Curated OER
United States Merchant Marine: Ss Mayaguez
This site from the United States Merchant Marine provides a lengthy and worthwhile account of the seizure of the Mayaguez by the Khmer Rouge.
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United States Merchant Marine: Ss Mayaguez
This site from the United States Merchant Marine provides a lengthy and worthwhile account of the seizure of the Mayaguez by the Khmer Rouge.
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United States Merchant Marine: Ss Mayaguez
This site from the United States Merchant Marine provides a lengthy and worthwhile account of the seizure of the Mayaguez by the Khmer Rouge.
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United States Merchant Marine: Ss Mayaguez
This site from the United States Merchant Marine provides a lengthy and worthwhile account of the seizure of the Mayaguez by the Khmer Rouge.
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Time.com Photo Essay: The Legacy of Pol Pot
This site provides pictures of victims of the Khmer Rouge Regime in Cambodia. Background information also included.
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History Place: Pol Pot in Cambodia
An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.
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History Place: Pol Pot in Cambodia
An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.