US Department of Justice
U.s. Department of Justice: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
A complete government description of Section 3789d of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which explicitly prohibits the federal government from controlling state or local police agencies, and which explicitly...
US Senate
Committee on the Judiciary
The Committee on the Judiciary has been called the lawyer for the House of Representatives because of its jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of justice in Federal courts, administrative bodies, and law enforcement...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: Labor Battles in the Gilded Age
Discusses the Homestead Strike of 1892 and the Pullman Strike of 1894 and how these ended, as well as responses of the federal government to the labor movement. Includes questions for students at end.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Executive Branch Recap: The Bureaucracies
The departments and agencies of the executive branch are responsible for regulating many of the things we use in our everyday routines. Follow a student through her day to find objects regulated by the government.
Other
The World Association of Newspapers
This huge global organization includes approximately 17,000 publications, associations and news agencies with representatives on all five continents. This well designed newsletter-style resource offers daily updates about news happening...
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of Treasury Education
"We are pleased to welcome you to Treasury's Learning Vault, where you can learn all about the history of the Treasury Department, its role in the Federal government, and its mission to serve you."
Other
Department of Commerce United States of Government
Explore the United States Department of Commerce through this site in English and Spanish. This is a comprehensive site providing information about the US Department of Commerce.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Sonoran Pronghorn
This article, published by the Defenders of Wildlife in February of 2001, announced that a federal judge had ordered seven federal agencies to examine the cumulative impact of bombing, troop maneuvers, low- level flights and other...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Fdr: Harry L. Hopkins, Secretary of Commerce
Brief biographical information on Harry L. Hopkins, Secretary of Commerce under Franklin D. Roosevelt, and also director of the Federal Emergency Relief Agency and head of the Lend-Lease Program.
US Navy
U.s. Military History and National Security
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Securities and Exchange Commission
Read about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that was established in June 1934 as an independent government agency to enforce federal securities laws to regulate the Stock Market and to prevent fraud.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Clean Air Act of 1963, 1970 and 1990
Discussion of the three sets of federal programs to establish air quality goals and to impose pollution control.
Curated OER
Seal of Federal Security Agency
History of the Social Security Administration, which was created at the time FDR signed the Social Security Act. Links to related people, as well as a timeline and narrative history of Social Security since 1935. Gives details on the...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eeoc)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established in 1964 to eliminate discrimination in employment, based on race, color, sex, religion and national origin and now also age or disability.
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
At the online home of the National Endowment for the Arts, an independent agency of the federal government, find information about its grants-to-artists programs, its national initiatives in support of the arts, and its publications and...
Other
United States Global Change Research Program
This government program integrates federal research on global climate change. Agency offers many resources regarding global as well as American climate change. For example, click on the section of the country where you live. Key issues,...
Other
E Rulemaking Program: Let Your Voice Be Heard
You can make a difference in the federal decision making process. Search by date, category, or government agency and read recent governmental regulations. Assess these regulations firsthand and provide feedback to the people who matter.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Home From the Wars
Part of a series, this resource addresses housing conditions following the wars. Homelessness and poor economic conditions led to the eventual development of a federal housing agency. Learn more about these troubled times and the Canada...
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Epa to Launch Noise Control Program
This 1972 EPA press release described the first actions that would be made under the Noise Control Act of 1972.
US Department of Justice
Uspc:united States Parole Commission Homepage
Homepage of the United States Parole Commission which is part of the Department of Justice.
Library of Congress
Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
Other
Wizzlewolf: Special Education
Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.