Library of Congress
Loc: Mary Church Terrell Timeline
A chronology of key events in the life of Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954), educator, lecturer, feminist, and civil rights activist.
Library of Congress
Loc: Topics in Chronicling America: Garfield Assassination
Find a chronology of events surrounding the assassination of President James Garfield, followed by links to articles from newspapers across the country that detailed the asssassination, his eventual death, and trial of the assassin,...
Country Studies US
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.
Library of Congress
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Dwight Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower's life is chronicled on this fascinating site by the Library of Congress. Provides brief articles, as well as historical photos, and a timeline of events taking place during his life.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: August 19: British Troops Land in Maryland & Television
An account from the Library of Congress of the famous burning of Washington where Dolley Madison saved priceless treasures from the White House minutes before the British entered the city as well as other historical events, including...
Library of Congress
Loc: Photo Analysis Presenting the Statue of Liberty
The ability to examine a primary source is a gateway to building critical thinking skills and constructing knowledge. This lesson provides the students an opportunity to observe similarities and differences between 2 visual images,...
Library of Congress
Loc: Virginia Records Timeline 1553 to 1743
This Library of Congress site provides a timeline of historical events in Virginia. It includes the dates from 1553 to 1743.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: December 20: First American Cotton Mill
Library of Congress site gives a brief history and photo of the water-powered cotton mill that was built by Samuel Slater with links to related material for more in-depth study. Also, links to information about other historical events.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Theodore Roosevelt
This Library of Congress website provides a brief overview of the life of Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), followed by several articles regarding various events in his life and a list of good books written about him.
University of Texas at Austin
Lbj for Kids! Education
Providing photos, audio clips, primary texts, a timeline, and a glossary, this website is a good introduction to President Lyndon Johnson's efforts to reform education in the United States. Listen to (or read) Johnson's "Great Society...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: A Civil War Sketch Artist
A presentation on Alfred Waud, who drew for the national press during the Civil War.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nevada
Use this site to explore the rich history of Nevada. Learn about Native American culture from the past and in the future.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: America at the Centennial
A lesson plan requiring student to analyze primary documents from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876. Learners interpret what these historical artifacts say "about the lives and values of Americans in 1876" among other things.
Library of Congress
Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear"
An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.
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I Want You for the u.s. Army Nearest Recruiting Station / James Montgomery Flagg
A guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress Web site and beyond.
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Image of Jefferson, Franklin, and Others in Discussion
This site from the Library of Congress links directly to a chronology of events leading to the declaration of independence from Great Britain, the drafting of the document, and Jefferson'vison as stated in the Declaration of...
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Image of the Uss Maine
This site from the Library of Congress provides an excellent account from the Library of Congress on the highlights, the main characters, places, and events of the Spanish-American War. Includes links & photos.
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Image of Emilio Aguinaldo
This site from the Library of Congress provides an excellent account from the Library of Congress on the highlights, the main characters, places, and events of the Spanish-American War. Includes links & photos.
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An Elderly Amish Couple, C. 1940.
This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.
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Conestoga Wagon
This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.
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German 18th Century Map of Ebenezer, Georgia.
This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.
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German 18th Century Map of Ebenezer, Georgia.
This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.
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Paradisisches Wunder Spiel... (Ephrata, Pennsylvania, 1754)
This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.