This is a detailed account of the events and investigations associated with the Panama riots of January 1964.

Some history and facts about the state flag of Texas.

Information about each of the six flags that Texas has had.

A collection of Civil War flags in the National Park Service collection. Includes flags from Appomattox, Ford's Theater, Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more. Information about each flag and its use is included with the...

An overview of Canada in the 1960's, a 100th birthday for Canada, new flag debate, Quebec nationalism and separatists, and the rise of Trudeaumania.

With the use of country flags and benchmark years, this clever illustration shows the declarations of war during the course of World War I.

Information and statistics about Slovakia, collected from the 2003 CIA World Factbook and the Library of Congress Country Studies. Sections include geography, maps, population, religion, military, international issues, history,...

Provides lots of solid information about the country of Rwanda, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, and geography. Note: Some links to external sites may no longer work.

Provides extensive information about the country of Kenya, including aspects such as the economy, government, religion, history, human rights, sports, geography, transportation, and much more.

A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.

This site from Flags of the World displays a picture and description of the flag of Slovakia. It also contains the history of the flag and links to other sites.

A brief look at the frustrating course of the Mexican War. Read about California's revolt from Mexico, Gen. Scott's capture of Mexico City, and Mexico's refusal to surrender.

"Every country has a flag. A flag stands for a country and the people who live there. What do you know about flags? Click on one of the choices to find out more."

The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.

A brief look at the historical Betsy Ross House located in Philadelphia.

This site displays a picture and description of the flag of Austria. It also includes a history of the flag, Coat of Arms, and flags of the Austrian government members.

This site displays a picture and description of the flag of Iceland. It also includes a history of the flag,and links to general information of various Icelandic flags.

This Flags of the World site displays a picture and description of the flag of the United Kingdom. It also includes a history of the flag.

This site from Flags of the World displays a picture and description of the flag of Germany. It also includes history of the flag, when it was adopted, and the Coat of Arms of Germany.

Features information about Colorado state symbols including the flag, the state seal, the state motto, the state animal, bird, insect and fish, the state tree, the state flower, the state song, and more. Provides numerous links to many...

An exhaustive look at the Signal Corps, the legislation behind its formation, and its many uses during the Civil War. Find the equipment used, the code for the signal flags, and pictures of the troops. This is a very detailed and...

In this cross-curricular activity, students create a trading card based on the symbols of the American flag, or any other national landmark. Writing for a specific purpose helps students carefully select their word choice.

An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.

From the memoirs of William Tecumseh Sherman you can read about his arrival in California during the Mexican War, his dealings with John Fremont, and the Bear Flag Revolt.