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More or Less: Heroes and Killers: Ho Chi Minh
A comprehensive biography of the Vietnamese revolutionary Ho Chi Minh. Organized in a timeline form which allows readers to jump different periods of his life quickly.
Other
Lopez Books: Intro to Tim O'brien's Writing
This resource provides an overview of some of Tim O'Brien's most popular works.
Marxists Internet Archive
The Founding of Indochinese Communist Party
A speech given by Ho Chi Minh on the founding of the Indochinese Communist Party in 1930.
Other
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Lisa Law Timeline 1963 1973
This timeline shows some very important events in the ten year span between 1963 and 1973. It is a quick, brief overview by year.
Other
The Progressive Magazine
Homepage of the national magazine for peace and social justice, THE PROGRESSIVE. Read recent news regarding social justice here.
Vassar College
Vassar: Eisenhower's Letter of Support to Ngo Dinh Diem
Text of a letter sent from U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower to Diem.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Activism in the Us
American sociopolitical activism became especially prominent during the period of societal upheaval which began during the 1950s. The African American civil rights movement led the way, soon followed by a substantial anti-war movement...
NBC
Nbc Learn: 1966 1968: Challenges
In this video/lesson series we will explore how Martin Luther King broadens his scope, speaking out against poverty and the Vietnam War. However,he is met with resistance - from white protestors, from Lyndon Johnson, and from some in his...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Joint Resolution for the Maintenance of Peace and Security in Southeast Asia, known as the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, on August 10, 1964, giving him a free hand to escalate the war in Vietnam.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Pentagon Papers
The Pentagon Papers, a study of U.S. political and military involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967, were leaked by whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg to the New York Times newspaper in March 1971 revealing that the US government had been...
CNN
Cnn: Jfk on Tape
From CNN.com, this article briefly explores Kennedy's concerns about a possible downturn in the economy and the impact it could have on his re-election in 1964. Other topics include significant international events such as the Vietnam War.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Dickey Chapelle
Dickey Chapelle worked in World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War as a photojournalist, one of the first women to do this. She led an unconventional life and took many risks. This is a short biography of her life.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral James B. Stockdale, Usn
A biography of James Bond Stockdale, one of the most decorated officers in the Navy's history. He was a captive of war for seven years in a brutal prison in North Vietnam and survived through sheer determinism and heroism. His story came...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in the 1960s: The Kennedy Promise
Discusses Kennedy's rise to power and the challenges he faced from within the government, his focus on foreign policy, the conflict with Cuba, American involvement in Vietnam, support for racial equality and civil rights, and Kennedy's...
Savvas Learning
Prentice Hall: Documents Library the Gi Bill of Rights
This site offers some historical background information about the passing of the GI Bill. Also lists the current benefits provided by the bill, along with the main provisions of the GI Bills associated with World War II, the Korean...
Curated OER
Nam
This personal site identifies the ways in which women served in the Vietnam War: hospitals, MASH Units, information offices, and many other jobs.
Curated OER
Funk and tepo.com: Operation Attleboro
This site provides one soldier's perspective of the largest battle of the Vietnam War at that time: "The Battle of Dau Tieng or Dong Minh Chau," code named, "Operation Attleboro."
Curated OER
Ben's Guide: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This site, presented by Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids, describes and illustrates this impressive memorial dedicated to the veterans of the Vietnam War.
BBC
Bbc News: In Pictures: Fall of Saigon
The BBC provides photograhs and narrative describing the fall of Saigon, Vietnam on 30 April 1975, when the last Marines were evacuated from the U.S. embassy roof and the incoming North Vietnamese Army smashed through the gates of the...
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University of Wisconsin
Madison Children's Museum: Field Guide to Hmong Culture [Pdf]
This ethnographic guide covers almost every aspect of Hmong culture- history, daily life, traditional crafts and art, language, games, and religion. Each section wraps with "questions for study." The Hmong are a people indigenous to...
Library of Congress
Loc: Veterans History Project
A collection, sponsored by the Library of Congress, of stories and experiences of veterans "while they are still among us." Students can also interview a veteran using the Project Kit supplied. Choose: How to participate in the Project...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy
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...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: We Shall Overcome Webisode 15
Webisode 15 - We Shall Overcome. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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