National Archives (UK)
Learning Curve: Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis
This resource provides information about Cuba's history and Castro's rise to power, the development of the relationship between Cuba and the USSR, a description of the events of the crisis, Kennedy's response to the discovery of Soviet...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Chronology: First Term 1945 1949
Outlines the events of Truman's first term as president (1945-1948).
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
Other
Ed Web: From Side Show to Genocide, Khmer Rouge Years
Discussion of the events in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge takeover in 1975. Go to "The Faces of Angka" to find names of the people behind the genocide.
PBS
Pbs: Atomic Bomb
Extensive treatment of PBS movie "Race for the Superbomb". Includes timeline, maps, special features, and teacher's guide. Extensive links to people and events.
George Washington University
National Security Archive: Anatomy of a Controversy
The most dangerous moment of the Cuban Missile Crisis appeared to be on the evening of Saturday, October 27,1962. This site provides accounts of the events of this day by several of the important world leaders who were involved.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Jfk in History: The Bay of Pigs
The John F. Kennedy Library and museum provides a detailed description of how the Bay of Pigs Invasion came about, what happened and the aftermath of the event. The information is thorough and includes pictures of John F. Kennedy...
Other
Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
Other
U.s. Centennial of Flight Commission: The Berlin Airlift
This site gives readers an in-depth look at the Berlin Airlift. Examines the dates the operation took place, amounts of materials airlifted into Eastern Germany, Soviet reactions, and details of the operation. A very informative resource...
US National Archives
Docs Teach: Nixon Visits China: The Week That Changed the World
In this activity, students will analyze images from President Nixon's visit to China in 1972 to determine the sequence of events and learn more about American and Chinese cultural differences.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
American History: Election of 1960 Brings Close Race Between Kennedy, Nixon
This program from Voice of America, The Making of a Nation, presents events in American history. This segment begins with a review of the Eisenhower administration as a background to the campaign and election of 1960. Read or listen to...
Other
A Different Look at the 1947 Huac Hearings
This article details the events surrounding the 1947 HUAC hearings.
Other
Atom Central: The Cuban Missile Crisis
A timeline of events between October 15 and November 1, 1963 depicts the time period during which the Cuban Missile Crisis took place,
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
Backgrounder: Nixon's 1972 "Ice Breaking" Visit to China
This site discusses Nixon's 1972 visit to China and its lasting effects. There is a recent article reflecting on a significant historical event. Includes links to information about other presidents and their relationship with China.
BBC
Bbc: The Story of Africa: Collapse of Apartheid
Part of the BBC's The Story of Africa, this page explores the collapse of apartheid with quotes, images, audio files, and speeches by Nelson Mandela. Click on the links on the left to learn more about South Africa, Apartheid, the Cold...
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: The Potsdam Conference, July August 1945
This is a brief summary with pictures of the Potsdam Conference.
PBS
Commanding Heights
This timeline of East Germany from 1945 to 1990 chronicles key events from communist domination to political and economic freedom with the end of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall.
Other
Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Curated OER
Fc138
The events leading up to the Cold War are profiled. Text plus a graphic flow chart format make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Richard Nixon
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Richard Nixon and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Yalta Conference
In February 1945, FDR met with Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin in Yalta to discuss post WW2 plans. This article provides detailed facts and a summary of this historic event.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Lyndon B Johnson
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Lyndon Johnson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: John F. Kennedy
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John F. Kennedy and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gerald Ford
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Gerald Ford and summaries of important events during his presidency.