Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Head of Victory
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this Victorian era neo-classically inclined bronze sculpture "Head of Victory" by the American artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The sculpture is presented as an enlargeable image with a description and...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Victory
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this Victorian era neo-classically inclined bronze sculpture "Victory" by the American artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The sculpture is presented as an enlargeable image with a description and lonks to...
A&E Television
History.com: Vj Day: Victory Over Japan Day
Comprehensive discussion of V-J Day or the day victory was declared in Japan. Includes details and facts about World War II and the war in the Pacific, the surrender, related photos and speeches, battle maps, and more.
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St. Vincent College: Hms Victory
Examination of the HMS Victory, an eighteenth-century sailing ship.
Internal Revenue Service
Understanding Taxes : The Wealth Tax of 1935 and the Victory Tax of 1942
This lesson plan from the Internal Revenue Service gives the history of the progressive income tax which helped fund the social programs implemented during the Great Depression, and the war effort after the country joined the Allies in...
BBC
Bbc: News: June 1987: Thatcher's Third Victory
British Broadcasting Corporation gives a detailed analysis of Mrs. Thatcher's historic election to a third term as Prime Minister.
Other
Earthly Pursuits: The War Garden Victorious
An ebook first published in 1919 and the definitive text on war gardens and gardening.
Other
Old Time Radio: Radio News: Victory in Japan Day
Original radio broadcast announcing the end of World War II after the surrender of Japan, and the jubilation that followed as crowds in cities across the United States celebrated in the streets.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: A Victorious Union
This ebook version of Oliver Optic's A Victorious Union has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Moment of Victory" by O. Henry
Text of the short story "The Moment of Victory" by O. Henry. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Victory by Joseph Conrad
Read the dark psychological novel "Victory" by Joseph Conrad about a man who cuts himself off from society and moves to a remote island only to begin an affair with a woman he rescues.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence
In July 1780 France's Louis XVI had sent to America an expeditionary force of 6,000 men under the Comte Jean de Rochambeau. In addition, the French fleet harassed British shipping and prevented reinforcement and resupply of British...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence
Brief overview of the final events of the American Revolutionary War leading to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, 1783 and American independence.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War, Victory and the Bomb
Overview of the final stages of WWII in which war in the Pacific and the Atomic bomb lead to Japanese surrender and criminal trials against Nazi generals.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Obama Invites Trump to Meet, Congratulates Him on Victory
A brief article about the call from the sitting President Obama to the President-Elect, Trump. Know the few phone calls that were exchanged when it was clear who the winner of Election 2016 would be.
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: 1918: Final Victory and Armistice
Part of a larger site focusing on the role of the Australians in France at the end of World War I, this page briefly describes the events leading up to the Armistice, and presents the responses of several Australian soldiers.
New York Times
New York Times: Rwandan President Declares Election Victory
[Free Registration/Login Required] President Paul Kagame was declared the winner in the 2003 Rwandan election. With all the outer trappings of a democratic process, there were still questions over the honesty of the election itself. The...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The American Revolution: Victory
This resource has a lesson plan on the origins of the Purple Heart medal, which is given to any soldier wounded in the line of duty. The medal was established by George Washington and is the oldest American medal.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Durga Victorious Over the Buffalo Demon
View an image of a sculpture portraying the goddess Durga and read her story in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hindu Deity Durga Victorious Over the Buffalo Demon
This is an image of the goddess Durga. She is shown in a triumphant pose as the slayer of the buffalo demon, Mahisha. Durga is a manifestation of the Goddess, who can also appear as the consort Parvati or as a destructive figure Kali....
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Dubious Victory, Making of African American Identity: V. 3
An article that describes the price paid by African Americans for school desegregation. The story of six-year-old Tracy Price Thompson is described and link to her memoir is provided.
Boston University
Boston University: Sport, Education, and the Meaning of Victory
Author links ancient Greek philosophy to the place of sports in contemporary education. An interesting example of philosophy of sport.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Forgotten Victory: Part I
An in-depth site on the battle for Blanc Mont Ridge. It contains great pictures and a detailed description of the events that occurred during the battle.
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