Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: In Afghanistan, a Time to Debate and Decide
The 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan were important to both the Afghanis as well as the United States and allied forces fighting in Afghanistan. (August 3, 2009)
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: George H. W. Bush
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at the several presidents and their actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on George Bush to see and hear his speech about the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Cold War ends.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Ailsa Paige by Robert W. Chambers
Read the full text of the historical novel "Ailsa Paige" by Robert W. Chambers set during the Civil War.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Winfield Scott
A brief biography of the famous Union military commander who devised the Anaconda Plan, Winfield Scott. Information is from the book, "Winfield Scott, the Soldier and the Man," by Charles W. Elliot.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Collapse of the Soviet Union
Broad discussion of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
Other
Timelines of History
Here, you can see timelines of various eras and events in history. View a chronology of World War II as well as chronologies of video game systems and personal computers. This website provides good examples of simple, yet informative,...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: "Friends and Citizens of Texas"
Explore the Texas Revolution through primary texts. Here you can read "Friends and Citizens of Texas," a broadside from March 2, 1836, that "called all citizens to arms and all armed vessels to the coast."
Other
Island Farm: Pow Camp 198
Tells the story of Camp 198 which was the site of the largest escape of German POWs from a Prisoner of War camp in England during World War 2.
PBS
Frontline: Chasing the Sleeper Cell
What is the government using to fight the domestic war on terrorism? Here you can read about some of the tools the Bush administration is employing such as the Patriot Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
PBS
News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: A Guide to the Nsa Eavesdropping Debate
From National Public Radio, the controversy surrounding President Bush's domestic wiretapping program is looked at. Learn what it's all about. Ongoing coverage of the debate is provided.
USA Today
Revived Taliban Waging 'Full Blown' Insurgency
June, 2006, article discussing the growth of the Taliban and its increased insurgency in Afghanistan. Find a link to photos of the fighting in Afghanistan.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The German Decision to Invade Norway and Denmark
A chapter from a W.W.II book which goes into great detail about the German decision to invade both Norway and Denmark.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Joseph Stalin Wrote a Memo
During W.W.II, Russia and Germany had an agreement not to attack each other. Germany did not honor that agreement. The Premier of Russia, Joseph Stalin, asked for help from the U.S. and Great Britain. Use this site to see how that was...
Other
Global Progress Report 2007 [Pdf]
A Global Progress Report giving the current state of the world 2006-2007.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 9: 1980-present.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: American Radicalism
The American Radicalism Collection holds over 17,000 items. It includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, posters, and ephemeral material covering a wide range of viewpoints on political, social, and economic issues in America. The emphasis...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Poetry by Rupert Brooke
Bibliomania provides a brief biography of the World War I poet Rupert Brook (1887-1915) and links to full-text poems.
US National Archives
White House: President Bush Announces Major Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended
In this announcement to the country, President George W. Bush discusses the end of combat in Iraq and the future of the War.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: History
A comprehensive look at the history of South Africa beginning with its settlement by Zulus and progressing through apartheid to the current strong democracy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: The Eniac
This site has the description and history of the ENIAC, including its development and use in World War II.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Anna Wagner Keichline
A biographical look at the life of Anna Wagner Keichline - architect, inventor, suffragist, and World War I Special Agent.
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
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