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Country Studies: El Salvador
A thorough look at El Salvador from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies: Spain
Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.
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Country Studies: Pakistan
The Library of Congress provides a very lengthy and very detailed overview of the country of Pakistan. Content includes a country profile, as well as long look at Pakistan's history, society and environment, economy, government and...
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Loc: American Memory: Voice of the Carpet Bagger
The Library of Congress provides the full text to The Voice of the Carpet Bagger, a 48 page pamphlet defending Reconstruction and protesting lynching and violence against blacks. The pamphlet was originally published in 1901.
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Country Studies: Madagascar
This Library of Congress site for the African island nation of Madagascar provides links to information about the country's environment, society, economy, and history.
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Country Studies: Germany
A thorough look at Germany from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies: Haiti
The Library of Congress offers a complete country study of Haiti. Content includes a look at this country's geography, history, government, and society. Information current to 1989.
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Country Studies: Venezuela
Library of Congress website that covers every aspect of a country. Information on Venezuela's geography, society, economy, transportation, telecommunications, government, politics, and national security is provided.
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Country Studies: Colombia
The Library of Congress offers a thorough overview of Colombia, including a complete country profile, a detailed history of the country, a look at the governmental structure and political dynamics, and so much more.
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Country Studies: Paraguay
Library of Congress provides an excellent page of information on the key features of Paraguay. Find general information on the geography, society, history, economy, government, and national security.
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Loc: American Memory: Evolution of Conservation Movement
American Memory site documents the historical formation of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage. Browse through literature, books, pamphlets, government documents, and manuscripts drawn from the collections of...
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Country Studies: Nepal
The Library of Congress provides a wealth of information regarding the country of Nepal, ranging from a chronology of important events to detailed population and geography information. A variety of maps and pictures supplement the material.
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Country Studies: Moldova Conflict in Transnistria and Gagauzia
This excerpt from the Library of Congress' Moldova: A Country Study (Ed. Helen Fedor) analyzes the Transnistria-Moldova Conflict from 1990-1992.
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Loc: American Women: Health and Medicine: Red Cross and Wwi
Although the actual correspondence referenced here can be seen only at the Library of Congress, the overview of what is available, and a look at the role of the American Red Cross during World War I both at home and abroad is interesting...
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Cyberbee: Election Lessons
These Election Lessons contain a variety of activities to use in your classroom, including a history of campaign buttons. Many of the links use primary sources from the Library of Congress.
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Country Studies: Guyana
Excellent comprehensive guide to everything you want to know about the South American country of Guyana developed by the Library of Congress. Information includes: history, economy, geography, climate, religion, politics, and much more.
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Country Studies: Mauritania
Detailed study of the country of Mauritania developed by the Library of Congress. Includes the history, economy, culture, population, and other aspects of the country. Information is based on 1988 book.
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Country Studies: North Korea
Excellent, full coverage of North Korea from Library of Congress. Includes profile, history, society, government, economy, foreign policy, and more.
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Country Studies: The Society of Sri Lanka
This U.S. Library of Congress offers information on the society of Sri Lanka, including population, ethnic groups, caste, religion, health education, and more.
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Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
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Loc: The Civil Rights Era: A Civil Rights Act of 1964 Pamphlet
From the archives of the Library of Congress read the pamphlet that explained the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in plain language. Find out all the different issues the law addressed and what one could do if the law wasn't being followed. A...
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Loc: Naacp: The New Negro Movement
Look through the items in this Library of Congress exhibition, NAACP: A Century in the Fight for Freedom. This part of the exhibition deals with events the NAACP was involved with in the early 20th century just before the Great...
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Abraham Lincoln Online: Speeches and Writings
This site is a fabulous resource that contains dozens and dozens of Lincoln documents including letters, speeches, writings, and original documents that are contained in the Library of Congress. The site also includes Lincoln's view on...
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Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Climate
You won't need a rain coat if you visit Saudi Arabia. Read about its climate from this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. It is hot, dusty, and, in places, humid.