Virginia History Series
Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
PBS
Pbs: Interview With H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Transcript of complete interview with H. Norman Schwarzkopf from the PBs show "Frontline".
US Navy
U.s. Navy: Desert Shield Desert Storm
This site summarizes the role of the U.S. Navy in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Compiled from the reports of operationalcommanders and from information gathered at U.S. Navy headquarters, the lengthy document presented at...
Other
Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
Other
Vanderbilt University: Television News Archive
This archive from Vanderbilt University contains an "extensive and complete" collection of television news broadcasts. "The collection holds more than 30,000 individual network evening news broadcasts from the major U.S. national...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Colin Powell
Investigate the first African-American U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell on this site. Learn about his career as a general and diplomat who led during the Persian Gulf War.
US Department of State
Biographies of Secretaries of State: Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger (1930 2011)
Biography of U.S. diplomat, Lawrence Eagleburger, who succeeded James Baker as Secretary of State under George Bush, bringing important knowledge and experience to U.S. diplomacy.