US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Onto the National Stage
Women gained the right to vote and began to become active members of Congress as the United States faced many challenges. Early congresswomen served during the Great Depression, WWII, and the start of the Cold War. They had a voice in...
The Guardian
Guardian: Stalin and the Soviet State
This article discusses the growing tensions between Russia and the United States, focusing on Stalin's desire to strengthen his country's military security. (August 2, 1950)
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army and the New Look
Provides information on the following topics: Massive Retaliation and the New Look, "The NATO Build-up," "Continental Defense," "The Missile Era," "Challenges and Responses," "The Military Budget," "Defense Reorganization," "The Dual...
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Ed Web: Work Camps Life and Death in the Farming Co Ops
Describes life on the farms and in the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1960
Read about the campaign and election of 1960 in which the Democratic candidate, Senator John F. Kennedy, ran against the Repbulican candidate, Vice-President Richard M. Nixon. Find out about the issues, the famous debates, and Kennedy's...
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: David Hoffman: The Russian Economy's Big Black Hole
An article about one of Russia's steel mills that has, like many other industries in Russia, fallen on hard times in the new free-market economy.
InterKnowledge Corp.
The Soviet Era
Geographia presents a brief political and social history of Russia from the beginning of Soviet rule to the resignation of Gorbachev in 1990.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Soviet Union: The Khrushchev Era
This article surveys Soviet Union and its leader Nikita Khrushchev, who eventually wielded virtually supreme power after the death of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in 1953.
George Washington University
National Security Archive: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962
A brief overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. New information gleaned from previously classified material is also included.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Containment and the Marshall Plan
Read about President Truman's two-pronged foreign policy for Europe. Find out about his containment policy and the Truman Doctrine, which was manifested in the Marshall Plan.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: The Yalta Conference, 1945
This site provides a concise summary of the decisions made by Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference in 1945.
Wyzant
Wyzant: History and Politics Outloud: The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 18 29, 1962
Provides in-depth information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes a 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis timeline and audio clips.
Other
A Different Look at the 1947 Huac Hearings
This article details the events surrounding the 1947 HUAC hearings.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of the Us
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral William D. Sullivan, the US military representative to NATO.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of the Uk
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral P.K. Haddacks, the British military representative to NATO.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Ang
Detailed discussion of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba and the controversial role played by the Alabama Air National Guard.
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Atom Central: The Cuban Missile Crisis
A timeline of events between October 15 and November 1, 1963 depicts the time period during which the Cuban Missile Crisis took place,
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Bulgaria: The Arms Industry
Discusses the Warsaw Pact, Bulgaria, and its relation to the arms industry in Bulgaria and the effects on arms trading today.
Other
The "Evil Empire" Speech, 8 March 1983
The full text of President Ronald Reagan's "Evil Empire" speech delivered in Orlando, Florida, which stated U.S. policy vis-a-vis the Soviet Union during its last years.
Other
The Nation: Yalta: This Is What We Voted For
This article discusses the significance of the Yalta Conference, portraying the Conference's unresolved differences in a positive light. (April 2, 2009)
George Mason University
Gmu: History and Collections: Women in the u.s. Military 1950s
Read about why the military had such a hard time recruiting women to serve in the 1950s. Find out about the unequal treatment afforded female members of the military.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: The Truman Doctrine
This site from the University of Pennsylvania gives a description of the Truman Doctrine and its contents. Then link to an excerpt from Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States" and compare the differences. A great history...
The History Place
The History Place: Jfk Cuban Missile Crisis
This site from The History Place has the text of President John F. Kennedy's speech addressing the nation about the Cuban Missile Crisis. An audio clip of the speech is also included.
AllRefer
All refer.com: Pakistan: The United States Alliance
This article chronicles the relations between Pakistan and the United States after its independence from Great Britain. Agreements and foreign aid between the two countries are discussed, including the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement...
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