Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Bonus March
Read how anger about the increasing hardships affecting people in the Great Depression resulted in a march on Washington, D.C., by veterans of World War I. See what the demands were of the so-called Bonus Army, and how the demands were met.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Atomic Fears and the Arms Race
Looks at the nuclear arms race in the 1950s as the United States and the USSR both stockpiled nuclear weapons. Includes 1951 propaganda video showing schoolchildren how to 'Duck and Cover' in the event of a nuclear attack. [9:15]
PBS
Pbs: The Iran Contra Affair
This site from PBS provides a good summary of the Iran-Contra Affair. This is a summary of how this event is covered in the PBS film " The American Experience".
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Henry Kissinger Biographical
A site detailing Kissinger's accomplishments and involvement in the U.S. Government.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Iran Contra Affair
This site describes Israeli involvement in the sale of arms to Iran. The persons involved in the funding are indicated.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Uk Spy Bosses Defend Work in Public Hearing
Learn about the recent government spying controversy in the United Kingdom.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Ashton B. Carter: All Hands Meeting Address
This is the text, audio, and video of Ashton B. Carter, the newly appointed 25th Secretary of Defense, addressing his colleagues concerning how he will approach the position on February 19, 2015, at The Pentagon, in Washington, D.C.
Black Past
Black Past: Powell, Colin
This encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Colin Powell's life, including his military career and his appointment as Secretary of State.
Black Past
Black Past: Rice, Condoleezza
This encyclopedia entry gives a very concise overview of Condoleezza Rice's professional life, leading up to her being named Secretary of State in George W. Bush's cabinet.
Curated OER
Washington Post: At West Point, Obama Talks National Security Strategy
President Obama addresses the graduates at West Point's military academy in May 2010.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Susan Rice
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Susan Rice, an American public official and foreign policy analyst who served as a member of the National Security Council (1993-97), assistant secretary of state for African affairs...
Other
Federation of American Scientists: Eliminating Threat From Ballistic Missiles
A transcript of National Security Decision Directive 85, issued by the Reagan administration in 1983, which formally declares the administration's intention to pursue the research and development of defensive systems-the Strategic...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Teapot Dome Scandal
A comprehensive summary with interesting facts and information on the Teapot Dome Scandal that involved national security, oil companies, and corruption.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Condoleezza Rice
Learn about the life and career of Condoleezza Rice, an American educator and politician, who served as national security adviser and secretary of state to U.S. Pres. George W. Bush.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Robert Wagner: A Featured Biography
Short biographical essay on Robert F. Wagner, author of the Social Security Act and the Wagner Labor Act.
US National Archives
Nara: Treasures of Congress: Old Age Revolving Pensions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides information about an idea that led to Social Security--Dr. Francis E. Townsend's plan (the Townsend Plan), which allotted monthly stipend for retired elderly. Click on the...
Curated OER
Construction Worker and Utah National Guard Help Build Wall Along Mexico Border
This brief article describes the Secure Fence Act of 2006 and the reactions of Mexico.
Stanford University
Stanford Report: Condoleezza Rice Commencement
This site provides the full text of Condoleezza Rice's commencement address to the 2002 graduating class at Stanford University. Speech is titled "Acknowledge that you have an obligation to search for the truth."
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Domestic Challenges
The American soldiers returning from World War I had a huge impact on the economy. Read about President Truman's domestic policies and find out about the surprise of the election of 1948.
The College Board
College Board: Ap u.s History Ubranization [Pdf]
By 1900, America had become an urban nation in its dominant tone, in its economy and work, and in its culture and aspiration as well as its demography. Gradually-and then seemingly suddenly-cities emerged as the focal points of the...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: African American Odyssey
This site explores Black America's quest for equality from the early national period through the twentieth century. Content includes the work of abolitionists in the first half of the nineteenth century, depictions of the long journey...
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Mapping Chicago and the Midwest, 1688 to 1906
Learning resource uses maps to tell the early history of Chicago and the Midwest and explores how nations use maps to secure control of a region.
Curated OER
President Bush With Condoleezza Rice and Other Advisers
This profile is from September of 2001 and provides a European view of Condoleeza Rice early in her tenure as National Security Advisor to George W. Bush.
Other
Thales Group: Digital Dividends: The Positive Effects of Id Technology
This article provides a pro-business perspective on the adoption of digital identification of citizens by governments around the world. It looks at how governments can better serve their citizens by using this technology, its economic...
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