Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: George Washington: Surveyor and Mapmaker
Most Americans know George Washington as the brilliant military and political leader; but as a young man, he was a surveyor by trade. Follow his career through this easy-to-read narrative complete with his early maps and surveys.
Brown University
Brown University Library: Garibaldi and the Risorgimento
A digital archive of media portraying Giuseppe Garibaldi, a nineteenth-century Italian military and political leader and hero. Collection includes interactive and animated panoramic lecture, newspaper illustrations, and prints from the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Alexander Hamilton: Lawyer, Writer, and Founding Father
Through a short video and an analysis of two primary sources, young scholars will examine the life of Alexander Hamilton, an important military and political leader.
BBC
Bbc: Country Profile: Montenegro
BBC News features a general overview of the Montenegro. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Understanding Media: The Inside Story
This unit highlights the integral role that the media plays in American politics to communicate between the leaders and the public. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Three Visions for African Americans
Learning Activity on the divergent views of African American leaders. Students review and compare the competing visions of Booker T. Washington, Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. Du Bois. In addition, students choose a contemporary African...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ho Chi Minh
This site from Wikipedia provides a biography of the North Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh. Focuses primarily on his political life. Ho Chi Minh led the independence movement in North Vietnam.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Vladimir Lenin
A detailed article on the life of Vladimir Lenin. Discusses his life before becoming the leader of the Soviet Union, his political accomplishments as a leader and his death.
New York Times
New York Times: Kim Jong Un
[Free Registration/Login Required] Kim Jong-un is being groomed to take over in his father's footsteps. Here is some basic information about his past, his political positions and his possible future as leader of North Korea. January, 2011
University of Texas at Austin
Tollefson: Civil Military Relations in Brazil: The Myth of Tutelary Democracy
An academic analysis of civil-military relations in Brazil in regard to the political upheavals by the hands of military leaders toward the end of the 20th century.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Forging Ahead Courageously While Foll
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Forging ahead courageously while following the great leader Chairman Mao" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists of the Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing...
BBC
Bbc News: Labour's Centenary
From 2000, this site examines the work of Great Britain's Labour party in the 20th century, including interviews with many government leaders who look back at the party's history and forward to the party's future.
BBC
Bbc News: Troops Stage Coup in Mauritania
After only one year as a country with a freely elected leader, military troops have overthrown the existing government in Mauritania. August 6, 2008 article details the country's history and political background leading up to this...
Curated OER
History Matters: Robert Bagnall on "The Madness of Marcus Garvey"
Marcus Garvey, African American entrepreneur and advocate of the Back to Africa movement, had his critics in those who did not agree with his separatist ideas. Read this article by NCAAP leader, Robert Bagnall, who spelled out his...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Governing Iran
An archive of the most recent news stories related to Iran from The PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Also provides maps, a timeline and profiles of the significant leaders in Iran. (21 September 2010)
BBC
Bbc News: Russian Ex President Yeltsin Dies
Information about the death of Russia's first President, Boris Yeltsin. Provides highlights of his political career including his banning of the Communist Party in the early 1990s. (4/23/07)
BBC
Bbc News: General Wins Mauritania Election'09
After overthrowing the elected government of Mauritania in 2008, the coup leader has been officially elected as President in a new 2009 election. Controversy and questionable honesty of the vote results exist. This article also provides...
Curated OER
Sir John Compton
The BBC furnishes a country profile on St Lucia complete with information on its geography, history, political leaders, and media. Provides links to listen to the national anthem and view a timeline of key historical events.
Other
International Constitutional Law: Bangladesh Index
This site provides background material on Bangladesh's 1996 constitution It also describes the Bangladesh political parties and history of the current government.
Other
International Constitutional Law: Bangladesh Index
This site provides background material on Bangladesh's 1996 constitution It also describes the Bangladesh political parties and history of the current government.
Other
Who2 Biographies: Marcus Garvey
This resource provides a brief summary of Marcus Garvey, African-American businessman and leader.
Other
Cabinet and Ministry
A list of current members of the Cabinet and Ministry is provided. Government address, phone numbers, email and web address are included.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
W. Wilson International Centre for Scholars: Conversation With f.w. De Klerk
The most recent interview with F.W. de Klerksaw the former president of South Africa focus on the key challenges facing South Africa and the African continent as whole. A video is included on the web site. (February 13 2009)
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: George Washington: The Force of Personality and Military Command
A great look at the maturing of George Washington as a military leader where he learned the skills to be a great political leader.
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