PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Schechter v. u.s. (1935)
PBS provides details on the landmark Supreme Court case of Schechter v. U.S. which dealt with congressional powers under the Commerce Clause.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burma (Myanmar): Economy
The story of the economy of Burma is one of potential, but because of governmental mismangagement, there is no development of that potential. Read about the possibilities and realities of the Burmese economy based on information from the...
Other
D.c. History Project: Nation's Capital Moves to d.c.
Read the entry for May 15, 1800, to find out about John and Abigail Adams' feelings about the new President's Palace in the new capital of Washington, D.C.
Other
Amnesty International Usa: Abolish the Death Penalty
A new look at the Gregg v. Georgia ruling by the Supreme Court that reinstated the death penalty in the United States. Has it lived up to its original purpose? Here's Amnesty International's viewpoint.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery Website: Pierre Charles L'enfant
This site from The Arlington National Cemetery contains a biography of L'Enfant (1754-1852) and information about the L'Enfant Monument. You will also find quotes about him, as well as by him. This site also includes several pictures.