Report of Naval Commander, J.N. Miller, to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy on transfer of sovereignty of the Hawaiian Islands with the raising of the U.S. Flag.

An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.

Use this site to discover the history of the flag that was the inspiration for our national anthem. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of the American flag. Included is information about the War of 1812.

Examples of propaganda used to celebrate and promote the Allied Powers during World War I. The imagery focuses on heads of state and flags.

A brief retelling of John C. Fremont's expedition to California. Learn about his confrontation with Mexican authorities that led to the Bear Flag Revolt.

Celebrating the wartime alliance of the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and the Kingdom of Bulgaria, this site contains information about the Central Powers Alliance in World War I. Contains...

The Mexican-American War fulfilled James Polk's desire to acquire the territory of New Mexico and California from Mexico. See how the fight was provoked, and read about Stephen Kearny's actions in New Mexico and John Fremont's in...

This is a very brief overview of the Mexican War, organized into the following sections: "Zachary Taylor's Army," "The Army of the West," and "Invasion of Mexico City." Includes links to related articles and websites.

A table listing the fifteen states and territories that became part of the Confederacy, along with their dates of secession ordinance passage and admission into the Confederate States of America. Each state name links to a transcription...

The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.

Different photos taken at the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.

You have heard about these famous events; now read about them from the viewpoint of an actual eye witness. Read personal accounts about the Blitzkrieg, the first atomic blast, attack of Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and more.

This ebook version of G. A. Henty's True To The Old Flag: A Tale Of The American War Of Independence has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be...

Read the full text of "True to the Old Flag" by G.A. Henty which tells the story of the War for Independence from a British perspective.

Written and published by an elementary school class in New York, this site offers lots of information on the Civil War. You'll find pictures, maps, a timeline, and graphs. Learn about battles, leaders, uniforms, flags, and much more....

This site describes all currency used by the Confederacy. Use the Table of Contents to find descriptions as well as history of the currency. On this page you can also access information about Confederate coins, flags, stamps, and bonds.

A case study in different points of view about the process of gentrification. Explore what happens when new residents move into an older African-American neighborhood. Where realtors and buyers see run-down homes in need of...

Exhibit, honoring a nationwide design contest to encourage Americans to buy war bonds while boosting morale, explains the rationale for the campaign and tells the stories behind the magazine covers designed for the campaign.

The U.S. flag in 1812

By clicking "View opening movie," students hear "The Yellow Rose of Texas" and view a short slide presentation of flags, weapons, soldiers on the battlefield, camp, and Civil War heroes. For older students, the video could be played...

Find information about the founding fathers and what they accomplished. Presents the Federalist Papers, The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights, and The U.S. Constitution. Also includes images, quotes, a history of the...

A profile of Algeria that includes facts about the country and information about its leaders and the media. Click on the Timeline by the flag of Algeria for a chronology of events since 1962. Click above the flag for a video of January...

From the memoirs of William Tecumseh Sherman you can read about his arrival in California during the Mexican War, his dealings with John Fremont, and the Bear Flag Revolt.

South Sudan became the world's newest country on July 9, 2011. However, even though the Republic proudly waves its new flag and sings its new national anthem, will it be able to hold itself together in the midst of war and turmoil? Read...