Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.

This article from Eye Witness to History details the circumstances of the death of George Washington, the first president of the United States. There are quotes from several people in attendance.

This article from Eye Witness to History details the circumstances of the death of George Washington, the first president of the United States. There are quotes from several people in attendance.

EyeWitness to History offers a detailed description of the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI. Includes maps and photos.

EyeWitness to History offers a detailed description of the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI. Includes maps and photos.

EyeWitness to History offers a detailed description of the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI. Includes maps and photos.

This EyeWitness to History site contains a short summary of the Battle of Antietam followed by the firsthand account of Lt. Frederick Hitchcock of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.

This EyeWitness to History article offers personal accounts from Abigail Adams regarding her journey and arrival in the new national capital.

This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, utilizes the descriptions of Marco Polo to highlight a battle between the great Khan and a rival.

This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, utilizes the descriptions of Marco Polo to highlight a battle between the great Khan and a rival.