US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Marine Corps War Memorial
Provides images, a brief history of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and a description of the Marine Corps War Memorial honoring the men of the United States Marine Corps who died in combat.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac
When Ned Begay hears that Navajos are being recruited for World War II, he jumps at the chance to join the Marine Corps, and finds himself brought into a secret program that uses Navajo language to send codes. Selected (7) reading...
Digital History
Digital History: Trail Gunner Joe
A charismatic demagogue, Joe McCarthy grew up on a Wisconsin farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse. While still a teenager, he established a thriving business as a chicken farmer. He dropped out of school after eighth grade, but...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cadence
Read about the musical term cadence and its importance in music and dance. Includes a description of the four main types of cadences in modern music theory and other definitions of cadence at this site.
Read Works
Read Works: Thanking Brave Americans
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: A Day for Veterans
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Beirut Ceremony 2004
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides a brief description of the US Marine Corps barracks bombing in Lebanon. Includes a list of those Marines who are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and a photo of the site.
Curated OER
Beirut Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides a brief description of the US Marine Corps barracks bombing in Lebanon. Includes a list of those Marines who are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and a photo of the site.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: J. T. Sprague
General J. T. Sprague, born in Newburyport, Mass., July 3rd, 1810, died in New York city, September 6th, 1878. In 1834 he became second lieutenant in the Marine Corps, and served in the Florida War, being twice promoted for meritorious...