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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Seat of the Creek War, 1813
A map of the Mississippi Territory at the time of the Creek War between the Creek Nation (Muscogee) and the Cherokees, Choctaws, and eventually the United States (1813-1814). The map shows the U.S. forts in the area (Armstrong, Strother,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Deluge (Firefighting Tug)
The DELUGE, a fireboat that served the Port of New Orleans, is an example of large fireboats found in major ports during the 1920s.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson was constructed between 1822 and 1832. In April 1862, the fort was the site of the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the decisive battle for control of New Orleans during the American Civil War.
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Cnn: Ninth Ward, Six Months Later
Captivating photo slideshow that shows a section of New Orleans six months after Hurricane Katrina. The damage in the photos is obvious.
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Photo
Brilliant interactive map that shows the path of Hurricane Katrina. Also has an animated guide that explains how hurricanes form. Excellent video clips of Hurricane Katrina hitting the United States and of New Orleans available on the page.
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Brilliant interactive map that shows the path of Hurricane Katrina. Also has an animated guide that explains how hurricanes form. Excellent video clips of Hurricane Katrina hitting the United States and of New Orleans available on the page.
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Flood Survivors Are Flown to Louis Armstrong International Airport
The evacuation of New Orleans is chronicled in this September, 2005, report.
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Bbc: Hurricane Aid Efforts Gather Pace
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
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Bbc: Hurricane Aid Efforts Gather Pace
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
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Elderly Woman Being Helped Onto Truck
Immediately after Hurricane Katrina, reports of the devastation of New Orleans is explored by BBC News. A video, other report links, and an interactive map of Katrina's path accompany this August, 2005, report.
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Volunteers Set Up Cots
Brief BBC News report portraying the plight of some of the people stranded in New Orleans and effected by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Louisiana Superdome
Uncover all the information you want to know about the Louisiana Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility and team, history of the venue, and news.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Franklin Butler
Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818 - 1893) was a lawyer and politician who was a U. S. Representative for the state of Massachusetts and governor of Massachusetts. During the Civil War, he was ranked one of the most controversial political...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Benjamin F. Butler
General Butler was born in Deerfield, N. H., November 6th, 1818. At the time of President Lincoln's call for troops in April, 1861, he held the commission of brigadier general of militia. On the 17th of that month he marched to Annapolis...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rear Admiral James Alden
Rear Admiral Alden, born in Portland, Me., March 31st, 1810, died in San Francisco, Cal., February 6th, 1877. He was appointed midshipman in 1828, and in that capacity accompanied the Wilkes Exploring Expedition around the world in...
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Lesson Tutor: History: Go Eat Your Homework!
Learn a little about a few major cities in the United States while munching on the food that the city is known for. For example, Boston's history goes better while eating Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread. Recipes are included.
CNN
Cnn: E Mail Shows Bush Glad Fema Took Katrina Flak
CNN discusses an e-mail that might have come from the Executive Office of the President stating that they were glad former FEMA chief Michael Brown took the heat for the federal government's handling of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from...
CNN
Cnn: Katrina Victim's Body Found in Attic
March, 2006, story that show the continuing difficulty in finding victims of Hurricane Katrina as investigators found a body in an attic months after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:the Gulf Coast Region: Effects of Katrina
Research and discuss the history, topography, economics and demographics of the Gulf Coast Region to explain how and why Hurricane Katrina caused such devastation. Predict the long-term effects of this storm on the geography of the region.
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Red Hot Jazz: Joe 'King' Oliver
A biography of one of the most prominent artists of early jazz.
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