A website containing the biography of Joseph Stalin who was the leader of the communist Soviet Union during World War II and beyond.

This site examines Joseph Stalin's role in the development of the Cold War and his culpability. Links to worksheets, timelines, and primary source documents are provided.

The text of Stalin's speech on November 7, 1941 for the 24th anniversary celebration of the October Socialist Revolution.

Transcripts of Stalin's speech on Red Square celebrating the 24th anniversary of 1917 revolution. Within his speech, he speaks frequently of WWII and the battles with Germany.

Examines socialism as it was carried out by Stalin and company in the former Soviet Union. Makes the argument that what began with a socialist revolution degenerated into state capitalism. There is one chapter from a book available...

This article briefly describes the purges through which Stalin gained his total control over almost every aspect of Soviet life.

This site provides insight into the shortage of housing that occurred in the Soviet Union during Stalin's reign.

Exhibition of doctored photographs from the Stalin era titled "The Commissar Vanishes."

This is a brief summary with pictures of the Potsdam Conference.

This site gives a great overview of the early Cold War under President Truman. Describes relations with the Soviet Union, the atomic bomb, actions in western Europe, and the Korean War. A great piece that gives the reader a fantastic...

A good description of the Casablanca Conference, its participants, those who were absent, and the accomplishments of the meeting. Hyperlinks to political cartoons reflecting the dealings at the conference.