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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Euromissiles Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of documents exploring the tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: North Korean Military Adventurism

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of documents provides a historical record of North Korea's brinkmanship and military-diplomatic campaigns since 1968, including the seizure of the USS Pueblo, attempted assassinations of President Park Chung Hee, and the...
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University of Oregon

Mapping History: European History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
PPT
Virginia History Series

Virgina History Series: Virginia State History Post Wwii to Present Day [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Visualize the major events in the last half of the 20th century such as major wars and civil rights issues through the lens of the state of Virginia. In addition, learn about the pop culture of this time specifically in Virginia. Enjoy...
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George Washington University

National Security Archive: George Kennan's "Long Telegram"

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the entire contents of George Kennan's "Long Telegram" in which he expressed outlook on post-war Soviet Union. It was not flattering.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
From the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, this biographical account of JFK includes his military service during WWII, the significant events of his political career and presidency including Cabinet and Supreme Court appointments, and...
Website
Other

German Propaganda: Gdr Carictures From 1953

For Students 9th - 10th
Thumbnailed images with explanations of pieces of propaganda created for or by the German Communist Party or the GDR.
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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Truman and Mac Arthur

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the controversy that brought about President Truman's firing of General Douglas MacArthur, and find out how MacArthur pled his case in the realm of public opinion.
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National Library of Scotland

National Library of Scotland: Churchill

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource produced by the National Library of Scotland. It is dedicated to the life and work of Sir Winston Churchill. Students can study his life through narratives, pictures and primary documents. There are lesson activities geared to...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: Maiden House Speech, 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
Then Congressman Richard Nixon delivers a speech warns the nation of a Communist spy suspected of espionage and conspiracy.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: East German Uprising

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source documents related to the East German uprising of June 1953.
Lesson Plan
University of Maryland

Voices of Democracy: John Fitzgerald Kennedy, "Inaugural Address" January 1961

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech is one of the most famous speeches in American history. Teachers can use this instructional activity to teach Language Arts standards, as well as Social Studies standards. This lesson plan includes...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Attacks on Intelligentsia Suppressing Dissidents

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Russian documents (letters,telegrams, etc.) that supported the suppression of dissidents. Also includes an introduction explaining the dissidents.
Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Truman Doctrine: Address Before Congress, March 12, 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of President Truman's speech delivered before a joint session of Congress outlining the need for financial assistance to Greece and Turkey for US influence in the region.
Unit Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Internal Security Act of 1950

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief history of the International Security Act of 1950. A paired passage, a passage with related content, and a questions sheet are available to help students build...
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Alliance for Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
John F. Kennedy had lofty goals for improving U.S. relations with Latin America when he became president. Read about the aims of the Alliance for Progress and find out why it was a failure.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Port Huron Statement: Students for a Democratic Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the Port Huron Statement of the Students for a Democratic Society, 1962.
Website
Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Intelligence Resource Program: U 2 Spy Plane

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete history and information page from the development of the U-2 to the present day. Includes great illustrations and helpful tables.
Website
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato's 60th Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
NATO has put together a tremendous amount of information about the 60 years it has been in existence. The resource includes photos, videos, tv lectures about NATO, a timeline of events in each decade from 1949 to 2009, and copies of its...
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Other

Everett Dirksen Papers, 1932 69

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of papers and notebooks of Everett Dirksen, an conservative politician and proponent of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: China North Korea Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of documents probes the relationship between China and North Korea from the 1940s through the 1980s. While often described as being "as close as lips to teeth," this collection highlights instances of both cooperation and...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: United Nations and Ussr

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University contains actual letters between the United Nations and the USSR. These letters are attempts to reach a resolution in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: Inf Treaty of 1987

For Students 9th - 10th
Copy of the INF Treaty made by the US and the USSR in December of 1987.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Us and Russia Spy Swap

For Students 9th - 10th
Relations between the United States and Russia have always been very tumultuous but the recent capture and release of US and Russian spies has shown that while there is still a lot of progress to be made and trust to be built, the two...

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