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Etc: Maps Etc: Admission of States to the Union, 1899
A map from 1899 of the United States showing the growth of the nation from the original States in 1783 to the admission of Utah into the Union in 1896. The map shows the Northwest Territory claimed at the end of the American...
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Etc: Territorial Growth of the Continental Us, 1783 1853
A map from 1913 of the United States showing its acquisition of territory from the original states and Northwest Territory after the American Revolutionary War in 1783 to the Gadsden Purchase in 1853. The dates for each acquisition are...
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Etc: Development of the Northwest Territory in Us, 1790 1810
A map of the American Northwest Territory showing the boundary developments in 1790, 1800, and 1810. The upper left map shows the territory acquired by the United States from Britain after the Revolutionary War as established by the...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Texas: Uss Lexington (Aircraft Carrier)
"The Blue Ghost"; Essex-class aircraft carrier; fifth United States Naval ship named in honor of the Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Hermitage
A stone house where George Washington stayed during the United States Revolutionary War, it was later the site of the wedding of Aaron Burr and Theodosia Prevost. Now a museum.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: Sycamore Shoals
The Treaty of Sycamore Shoals with the Cherokee, signed here in 1775, allowed the United States to acquire 20,000,000 acres (81,000 km2) of Cherokee land and to promote settlement of present day Kentucky. Sycamore Shoals later served as...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr, Jr. was an American politician, Revolutionary War hero and adventurer. He served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson (1801-1805).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Houdon's Bust of Washington
Bust of George Washington by Jean-Antoine Houdon. George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) served as the first President of the United States of America (1789-1797), and led the Continental Army to victory over the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Barry
John Barry was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later in the United States Navy. He is often credited as "The Father of the American Navy".
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Livingston
William Livingston (November 30, 1723 - July 25, 1790) served as the Governor of New Jersey (1776-1790) during the American Revolutionary War and was a signer of the United States Constitution.
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.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Colombia
This site provides links to news releases, documents, and reports concerning human rights issues in Colombia.
Other
Amnesty International: Colombia
This site provides a concise overview of human rights issues in Colombia as well as links to news releases and reports concerning the country.
The Guardian
Guardian: Colombia's Halting Progress on Human Rights
Guardian correspondent Kimberly Stanton discusses human rights abuses occurring in Colombia and the attempts of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to distance himself and his government from them. (June 5, 2011)
BBC
Bbc: Colombia's Growing Paramilitary Force
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
BBC
Bbc: Colombia's Rebel Kidnappers
A profile of the guerrila group known as the ELN which operate in Colombia and are behind many of the kidnappings in the country.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Report on Colombia
The U.S State Department report for human rights issues in the country of Colombia, issued February 25, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Alvaro Uribe Velez
A short biography of the new president of Colombia. He won the election without a run-off election in May 2002. The article is dated August 7, 2002.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Jfk in History: The Bay of Pigs
The John F. Kennedy Library and museum provides a detailed description of how the Bay of Pigs Invasion came about, what happened and the aftermath of the event. The information is thorough and includes pictures of John F. Kennedy...