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Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War
Entire online text of an original book written by the chief German Admiral in World War One.
Brigham Young University
Harold B. Lee Library: The World War I Document Archive
Explore this archive of primary source documents from World War I. Content includes maps, photographs, various peace treaties, diary notes, official papers and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: World War I: America Heads to War
This collection uses primary sources to explore America's entry into World War I.
University of Oxford (UK)
University of Oxford: First World War Digital Archive: Photographic Collection
This photographic archive contains images captured by official, press, and amateur photographers during the First World War. Search the archive or use the suggested keywords to view the images.
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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."
First World War
First World war.com: Primary Documents: The "Willy Nicky" Telegrams
The content of ten telegrams exchanged between the German Emperor, Wilhelm II, and the Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, just prior to the outbreak of World War I, in the period from July 29 to August 1, 1914.
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Dirksen Congressional Center: Everett M. Dirksen Abroad, 1945: The Trip
The Dirksen Congressional Center created a website focused on Everett Dirksen's travels for the House Committee on Appropriations in 1945. Details the extent of this trip with a list of places traveled, people he met with, and pictures....
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: Digital Collections: Asian America
A collection of primary source documents and books that detail the racial discrimination Chinese and Japanese immigrants faced in the U.S. during America's involvement in the Second World War. One report from 1877 looks at Chinese...
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The War Times Journal: The Grand Fleet
Selections from the war time memoirs of Admiral Jellicoe who was the British naval commander at the Battle of Jutland. These writings provide a glimpse into the use of British naval tactics at the naval battle.
US National Archives
Nara: Guide to Federal Records: War Industries Board
This National Archives and Records Administration site contains various records of the War Industries Board, disclosing the administrative history of the War Industries Board as well as specific events.
Brigham Young University
Wwi Archives: Commentaries on the Battle of Verdun: Lord Northcliff on Verdun
These are Lord Northcliffe's commentaries on the WWI Battle of Verdun, discussing the causes, phases, and results of this battle. (4 March 1916)
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Gas Attack, 1916
This article provides a description of what a poison gas attack was like.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of Skagerrak (Jutland)
A firsthand account and description of the Battle of Jutland by a German gunnery officer. His account sheds light on both German and British naval tactics used in the battle.
Curated OER
History Matters: The Zimmerman Telegram Bringing America Closer to War
This is a copy of the actual Zimmerman Telegram where Germany states that it "Intends to begin - unrestricted submarine warfare." A great primary source that takes students deeper into historical understanding.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: The Peacemaker
Find a document containing President Wilson's plan for peace after World War I, known as his Fourteen Points, as well as photographs with captions, and the audio of one of his speeches in which he lays out his ideas and garners support...
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Www Virtual Library: Medical History of Wwi: Nurse Helen Fairchild
This story, told through letters home, is about Nurse Helen Fairchild, one of the brave women who played an important part in World War I. Includes pictures and illustrations of uniforms worn during that period.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Tehran Conference: Tripartite Political Meeting
The Tehran Conference between Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin took place between November 28 and December 1, 1943. Read the notes from the final meeting on December 1 where the major topics of discussion were...
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Hiero Graphics Online: The Rosewood Massacre Report
A three-part report prepared for the Florida Board of Regents that goes into great detail about the Rosewood Massacre in Florida in 1923. This was just one of many examples of violence against African-Americans after World War I.