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Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The War of 1812
A collection of primary sources that explore the War of 1812.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Picasso and the War Years, 1936 45
Scrolling timeline of the work Picasso produced during World War II shows off a wide range of Picasso's work interspersed with historical photographs of the war and notes about key events occurring at the time. A compelling way to view...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: James Madison & the War of 1812
Article on James Madison's presidency including comprehensive material on the War of 1812.
BBC
Bbc News: Story of the War in Iraq
Interactive web page that tells the story of the war in Iraq through pictures, audio, and video.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The War in the Air"
This site provides the complete etext for H. G. Wells's story, "The War in the Air."
PBS
Pbs: The War: At Home
From the extensive PBS site accompanying Ken Burns' The War, read about America at home during World War II. Read about war mobilization, censorship, how families dealt with the war, and the abrogation of civil rights as Japanese...
PBS
Pbs: The War: Native Americans
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a brief biography of the last Crow war chief, hear his words, and see photographs of other Native Americans in World War II.
PBS
Pbs: The War: Japanese American Soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," read a description of the brave efforts of the Japanese-American Soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion. With links to related...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Selling the War to the American Public
A resource filled with primary source materials, posters that promoted support for World War I. Included is a worksheet that can be used to analyze any of the resources, all of which are PDF files.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War
This collection of photographs from the Civil War is divided into seven different themes. Along with each picture, there is a lengthy description, the name of the photographer, and the date taken.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center the Allies During the War
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The War in the Pacific
Overview of the course of World War II as it unfolded with naval and air battles in the Pacific.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The War of the Worlds, by H. G. Wells
Contains a brief introduction and links to each chapter of the complete text of the book. Also provides a picture of Wells.
Other
Old State House Museum: John Barleycorn Must Die: The War Against Drink
The social struggle for and against drink in Arkansas is the focus of this expansive exhibit, including the Temperance and Prohibition Movements. This interactive site is divided into chronological narratives with detailed information...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidential Election of 2000 and the War on Terror
This article discusses the highly contested presidential election of 2000, George W. Bush Administration policies, and the changes brought about by the War on Terror.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted US forces against those of Great Britain in a battle for control over the destiny of the North American continent.
CNN
Cnn: Maps and Interactives Index, the War on Terror
A comprehensive site with several different maps and interactive materials that deal with September 11th and the war in Afghanistan. From a CNN Special from 2005.
A&E Television
History.com: The War of 1812
The History Channel presents their encyclopedic entry on the War of 1812. The channel's website has a search function that includes video and audio files on topics related to major historical events.
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon State Archives: Controlling Oregon's Economy for the War Effort
Learn how Oregon saved money for the war effort during WWI.
Other
The War Times Journal: Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War
Memoirs based on Admiral Reinhard Scheer's original book published in 1920. In 1916 "He led the German fleet into the battle of Jutland, one of the great naval battles of this century."
Vassar College
Vassar College: The Wars for Vietnam: The Documents
Document excerpts from the years 1954-1973 demonstrating U.S. support of South Vietnam. Includes links to other Vietnam sources.
PBS
Pbs: The War: North Africa (1940 43)
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the the campaign in North Africa, which was fought over control of the Suez Canal. With links to related resources, including archive photos and...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center the Free World Before the War
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon at War: Before the War America's Strained Neutrality
Read about the attempts of the United States to remain neutral during World War I raging in Europe. Find out what finally made U.S. entrance into the war inevitable.
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