US National Archives
Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Cuban Missile Crisis
Describes the events that led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the steps John F. Kennedy took to avert a nuclear war.
A&E Television
History.com: The Mariel Boatlift: How Cold War Politics Drove Thousands of Cubans to Florida in 1980
After Fidel Castro loosened emigration policies, some 125,000 Cubans landed on U.S. shores over a span of five months. The Mariel Boatlift of 1980 was a mass emigration of Cubans to the United States. The exodus was driven by a stagnant...
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About the Cuban Missile Crisis
Explore 10 surprising facts about the moment when the Cold War turned red-hot.
Curated OER
Guard Tower at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Photo: Reuters/corbis
National Public Radio provides highlights of both the top national and international news, as well as various editorials, commentaries, and reviews. The majority of the content is available in audio format.
Curated OER
Hoisting the Flag in Cuba, 1898
A speech and an essay that alternately praise the acquisition of foreign territory by the U.S. and that raise questions about the costs and value of these imperialistic adventures.
Other
Jose Marti: Thoughts
A list of quotes divided into categories by Jose Marti. Links to the 'Free Cuba Foundation' Website that provides other information on Cuba and the 'Free Cuba' cause.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Spanish American War and Its Consequences
The Spanish-American War was fought on two fronts, in Cuba and the Philippines. Read about the fighting in Cuba, the terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war, and the insurrection in the Philippines when the United States...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Kennedy and the Cold War
Read about President John F. Kennedy, the Cold War, and the Cuba Missile Crisis.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 435: Hedy Lamarr, Inventor
Read about the remarkable actress Hedy Lamarr who, together with composer George Antheil, invented a technology that used frequency hopping to improve the effectiveness of Allied torpedoes during WWII. Their invention was not put into...
Other
Si Spain: La Perdida De Las Colonias
This resource provides information about Spanish history. In 1889 Spain looses its last colonies, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philipines.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Panfilo De Narvaez
A biography of Panfilo de Narvaez (1470: 1528), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who was famous for the exploration of Cuba and for leading an ill fated expedition to Florida and North America. This site has a Google widget that will...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Rights of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity for investigating the clashing concerns of civil liberties and national security during wartime. Students will identify the legal issues involved with detaining terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Bay of Pigs
Kids learn about the history of the Bay of Pigs in Cuba during the Cold War. A CIA led attempt to take over Fidel Castro's government.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Cuban Missile Crisis
Kids learn about the history of Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War. The Soviet Union put nuclear missiles on the island of Cuba.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Domino Theory
Many of the Cold War presidents used the Domino Theory as the main justification for their involvement and intervention in the affairs of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, China, Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam as it related to the spread of...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Cuban Missile Crisis
Ibiblio.org provides a brief background of the crisis and links to letters (originals and translations) exchanged between JFK and Khrushchev.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Treaty of Paris 1898
Check out this page for the general terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War and results for the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: The World of 1898: The Spanish American War
This site from the Library of Congress provides an excellent account on the highlights, the main characters, places, and events of the Spanish-American War. Includes links & photos.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Cuban Revolution of 1895 98
This site contains historical information on the Cuban Revolution that took place before the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Battle of Santiago
This site contains historical information on the Battle of Santiago that took place during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Escario's Column
This site contains historical information on the legendary advance of Escario's Column. This performance took place after the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Black Participation
This site contains historical information on the difficult situation of African-Americans who fought in the Spanish-American War.
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