Presents a historical survey of the cold war by using documents. Explores the documents through an interactive site as a pathway through history.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A comprehensive social studies unit honing in on the Cold War. Students will rely on various resources covering topics like the Cuban Missile Crisis, Truman and MacArthur, and the Korean War, to analyze...

In his article "Structural Realism after the Cold War", Kenneth N. Waltz examines the growth of liberal democracies following World War II and the Cold War and this growth's effects on nation-building in the twentieth century. (37 pages)

This resource enables the viewer to explore various events and topics of the Cold War through learning games, primary documents, and a tour through an interactive bunker.

This site from the National Portrait Gallery explores presidential actions during the Cold War. Click on Dwight D. Eisenhower to see how the Cold War was developing and being handled during his presidency. Find out about the Communist...

The National Portrait Gallery explores the actions of presidents in regard to the Cold War. Read about the so-called anti-Communist warrior, Richard M. Nixon, and his opening of relations with Communist China. Watch Nixon's speech about...

A quick comprehension check over the Cold War.

Overview outlining the Cold War conflict spread as Communist government's took over in China, Korea and the Middle East.

Learn how the end of World War II contributed to the rise of the Cold War.

Brief overview of the origins and development of the Cold War.

Brief overview of G. W. Bush administration policy and the collapse of the Soviet Union effectively ending the Cold War.

During the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union established a direct communications link to allow their leaders to contact one another in the event of a nuclear crisis or other emergency. This Washington-Moscow...

Take a quick comprehension check over the end of the Cold War.

Read this concise depiction highlighting the events leading to the end of the Cold War.

Overview of the profound effect the Cold War had on domestic life and government policy in the U.S.

Article explores the division of Germany and Berlin into two zones, East and West, and delves into President Kennedy's relationship with the Soviets during the Cold War. On June 26, 1963, President Kennedy delivered an explosive speech...

Comprehensive learning module on Cold War history. Multi-media resources, unit assignments and assessment.

AP European History learning module on the easing of Cold War tensions. Comprehensive materials and cross-curricular activities enrich student study.

See how Ronald Reagan's rhetoric evolved from his speech calling the Soviet Union an "evil empire" to his signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by examining photographs and documents.

This is a collection of primary source documents covering the collapse of the Soviet Union during the late 1980's. The collection contains documents from archives in most of the former Soviet bloc countries. They discuss the changes...

In his article entitled "Economic Interests, Party, and Ideology in Early Cold War Era U.S. Foreign Policy", Benjamin O. Fordham discusses the United States' foreign policy during the Cold War, focusing on the country's ideology, party...

Following the end of WW11, relations between the Soviet Union and the USA turned hostile and negative. Canada quickly became involved in the Cold War. An overview of this period of spying, propaganda, communist paranoia, and even...

This site provides an unbelievable analysis of the Iron Curtain speech given by Winston Churchill. Includes questions for students to answer, primary sources, transcripts of the primary sources, and useful notes that explain the points...

Choose a decade of the Cold War to explore on the time line or take a look at the online exhibits. This site has great information about the Cold War.