Website
BBC

Bbc: 1955: West Germany Accepted Into Nato

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the entrance of West Germany into NATO in 1955. A turning point of post-WWII world affairs. After being responsible for so much destruction, West Germany was welcomed back into the European community.
Primary
Other

Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Article
University of North Carolina

American Diplomacy: China in 1945: One Man's Experience

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of an American military man who served in China during 1945, right at the end of the war. (Published Sept. 1999 )
eBook
Digital History

Digital History: Postwar America: 1945 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter focus on the political, social, and economic events following World War II. Examines both foreign and domestic issues, including the origins of the Cold War and Civil Rights movements.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Lost Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
Two interesting interviews with eyewitnesses who were involved in two important events after World War I: The League of Nations and the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Saul Bellow

For Students 9th - 10th
Jewish American author Saul Bellow is featured in this biography identifying his literary contributions and his manner of drawing on the weaknesses of humanity. See "Saul Bellow Activities" for related materials.