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Docsteach: To What Extent Was Reconstruction a Revolution? (Part 1)
Students will examine several historical congressional records from the Reconstruction period to assess whether they show evidence that the Reconstruction period of American history should or should not be viewed as a revolution. The...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Media Curiosities
With our 24-hour news cycle, we are used to media following politician's every move. For the first women in Congress, the media coverage was just as extensive for the early 1900's. They were a novelty and American's wanted to know their...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Change and Continuity
Women began to be appointed to more prestigious positions in Congress during the Roosevelt administration. Eleanor Roosevelt campaigned for women running for Congress which had never been done by a First Lady. Continue to read the...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Crafting an Identity
Early congresswomen struggled with their identity in Congress. Was it better to work within the institutional channels or push a "feminist" agenda? Examine different viewpoints on this issue in the following summary.
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Organizational Efforts
From the Women's Caucus to PAC's dedicated to electing women, Congresswomen began to organize to push their agenda's and support the election of women in government. Examine the timeline of these organizations and the needs that...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representati: Institutional Developments
The fourth generation of Congresswomen brought national attention to women's issues which helped them pass laws in the areas of health, education, and concerns in the workplace. Women held positions on key committees and had the backing...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: A Changing of the Guard
The women that paved the way for women in Congress struggled to identify their role in Congress. However, the third generation of women elected to Congress betweeen1955-1976 challenged social roles and long-standing congressional...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: New Patterns
Women elected to Congress between 1955-1976 were well-educated and often leaders in business and society. They had clear goals they wanted to accomplish that centered around issues that affected women's lives. This feminism shaped their...
US National Archives
Docsteach: The Legislative Process: Congress at Work
Learners will analyze historical records of the House and Senate to understand the sequence of steps in the legislative process. The students will work collaboratively to study documents and identify the step in the process that each...
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Stratford Hall Plantation: Birthplace of Robert E. Lee
Official website of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, dedicated to preservation, research and education. The Association interprets to the public Stratford Hall and the plantation life of the Lee Family, whose ideals and leadership...
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Cut Out From an Ukiyo E Image Depicting Row of Houses With People
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
Digital History
Digital History: The Civil Rights Movement Moves North
Summers of the late 1960s was a time of widespread violence and rioting in the nation's major inner cities. What was previously thought of as a problem of the South had spread nation-wide and was now demanding immediate attention.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Black Americans in Congress
This resource includes historical essays about African Americans in Congress along with profiles of the congressional careers of each African-American Representative and Senator, images of artifacts, educational resources for teachers,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Bronck House
Oldest structure in upstate New York; excellent example of Dutch colonial architecture.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: John Ballantine House
Home of John Ballantine, of the Ballantine brewing family. Now part of the Newark Museum.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Albert Einstein House
The home of Albert Einstein after his flight from Germany until his death.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin: Harold C. Bradley House
Prairie School home designed by Louis H. Sullivan.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Samuel Gompers House
Samuel Gompers was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 until his death in 1924. Gompers helped found the AFL, and vigorously pursued its three goals of higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions for...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: William Sidney Mount House
Home and studio of painter William Sidney Mount.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Pietro and Maria Botto House
Rallying point of the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913, now home to the American Labor Museum.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Thomas Moran House
Home of the Hudson River School painter Thomas Moran who helped inspire the creation of the National Park system.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Thomas Cole House
Home and studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Old House
Built in 1649; asserted to be "one of the finest surviving examples of English domestic architecture in America".
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Rudolph Oyster House
Early 20th century seafood processing plant.