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The turbulence of the Great Depression is reflected in these images of workers in artwork from the NARA on this site.

One of the most controversial proxy-wars of the Cold War was the Vietnam War. Lasting from 1955 to 1975, the North Vietnamese fought the South Vietnamese with the USSR's and America's respective support. This collection includes 9...

This site from the University of Toronto is a well-organized site that chronicles U.S. history. Good discussion of the effect of government spending on the economy during the Kennedy administration.

Given background information, students will identify the social and economic impact of World War II on the American home front, such as the Great Depression, rationing, and increased opportunity for women and minority employment.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about environmental issues causing problems for the Great Lakes. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the great blue heron.

A rich source of historical information on Chicago. Search through entries, historical sources, maps, and special features.

An explanation on the importance of institutions and professional societies which have led to a great deal of progress in science.

Learn many interesting facts about the political system and the culture of Finland at this government resource. Includes links to extensive resources on government, population, immigration, religion, security, and social affairs. Be sure...

Full text of the speech given by President Johnson after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In his speech, he pledges to pursue Kennedy's legislative goals.

The Battle of Little Bighorn made an immense impression on American society and culture. Americans became obsessed with this battle and created artworks, shows, postcards, and dime novels. View primary sources from this era to understand...

The storyteller of Indiana, the Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets, and shares great historical stories of Indiana. This is a great site to check out for both general and specific information on the subject.

An account of the Bonus March, when World War I veterans, whose war benefit payments could not be redeemed due to the Great Depression, marched on Washington D.C. in 1932 and were forcibly disbanded by the U.S. Army and President Hoover.

In the midst of the Great Depression, Chicago managed to put on an incredible World's Fair, complete with Hall of Science, Transportation Building, and Enchanted Island.

A letter written by an eye-witness of the Great Fire of 1871, it gives details about how the fire spread quickly and efforts to fight the fire.

The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightenment, and the Great Awakening.

Huey Long was an advocate for Americans sharing the wealth during the hardship years of the Great Depression.

This resource from the Churchill Centre includes the British prime minister's speeches, debates, and biographical information.

This article focuses on the migration of French Canadians into the New England area and the impact on the area and the Roman Catholic Church. By the Great Depression, nearly a million Canadians of French descent had settled in the United...

This excerpt from the memoir of Lieutenant Camillo Viglino explains the significance of Monte Grappa to the Italian Front during World War I. Strategies of the the Austro-German troops and the Italian troops are discussed as they...

This resource provides pictures of Chicago from the roof tops.

SPARC is an arts center in Los Angeles that produces, preserves and conducts educational programs about community based public art works. If you live nearby you can get involved. Otherwise, be inspired by their work. The murals are...

The "long, hot summer" in reality spread over several years of summers in the mid-1960s. Read about the Watts riots in 1965, and the reasons behind racial upheaval in hundreds of American cities over the next three years.