PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Levee Repairs May Be Inadequate
During Hurricane Katrina, the levees that protected New Orleans failed to prevent flooding. In this June, 2006, report, NewsHour reports that the repairs to the levees still may be inadequate to protect the city. Audio, video, and a...
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Virtual Picture Travel Map of New Orleans
Click on New Orleans and take a virtual tour. See the French Quarter. Visit places of interest such as Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery, St. Louis Cathedral and Bourbon Street. Due to the interactive nature of this site, it may take loner than...
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Virtual Picture Travel Map of New Orleans
Click on New Orleans and take a virtual tour. See the French Quarter. Visit places of interest such as Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery, St. Louis Cathedral and Bourbon Street. Due to the interactive nature of this site, it may take loner than...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Planners Consider Future of New Orleans
Government officials discuss possible plans for the rebuilding of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina. Article is from October, 2005.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Katrina Hits Louisiana
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Report discusses the devastation, the mandatory evacuation of New Orleans, and damage estimates.
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Pbs Online News Hour: President Returns to Louisiana
President George W. Bush arrived in Louisiana to tour the area after Hurricane Katrina. As President Bush was in the area, many began to criticize the federal government's response to the disaster, some alleging possible racism in the...
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Pbs Online News Hour: Fixing Fema
February, 2006, report and discussion, analyzing the problems with FEMA, its response to Hurricane Katrina, and Michael Chertoff's plan to reshape this agency. Audio, video, and a transcript of this report are available.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: The Katrina Report
February, 2006, report detailing the investigation into the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina. In particular, there is a lot of criticism of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. Following the background video,...
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History of Louisiana Under 10 Flags
This site offers a timeline history of the disputed territory now known as the state of Louisiana. Make sure you view all three pages of this presentation.
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Lousiana State University Libraries: Creole Echoes
This online library exhibit features the city, culture, people, and institutions of 19th Century New Orleans, Louisiana. The text is available in English and French.
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Bayou State Periodical Index
Focused on periodicals pertaining to Louisiana, this online index covers even obscure publications such as alumni newsletters, and occasional offerings of non-profit organizations.
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History of Louisiana Under 10 Flags
This site offers a timeline history of the disputed territory now known as the state of Louisiana. Make sure you view all three pages of this presentation.
New York Times
New York Times: Hurricane Katrina: The Storm's Impact
Riveting pictures of the hurricane and its aftermath have brief descriptions written below. Good reading practice for the advanced English language learner. The video of early reports provides listening practice.
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The New Orleans Museum of Art
The New Orleans Museum of Art features Faberge jewels and Louisiana art and decorative arts, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, and African art, along with paintings and photographs from Europe and America. Click on the highlights of the...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Louisiana
Features extensive information regarding Louisiana's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
NSTATE
The Geography of Louisiana
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Louisiana. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Louisiana
This article provides a brief overview of Louisiana, followed by numerous in depth articles regarding relevant events and traditions from this state.
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Marsh Mission: Saving Louisiana's Wetlands
Take an artistic-educational journey into the Louisiana wetlands to find out about the crisis affecting not only Louisiana but all of the United States. See what treasures the wetlands hold and what disasters await if we continue this...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Press: Historic Maps of Louisiana
Features nine maps that represent examples of the one hundred ninety three included in the book "Charting Louisiana" that highlights the history of Louisiana from the sixteenth century to the present. Each map includes an essay for...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Marsh Mission Coastal Correspondent
Follow CC and Rhea as they take their houseboat on a 1,000 mile journey through the wetlands of South Louisiana. Their mission is to document the beauty of the marsh and raise awareness of the problems that are destroying the beautiful...
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Louisiana
This site provides a state fact sheet on Louisiana from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Mapping the French Empire in North America
A virtual exhibit containing documents illustrating the historic French presence in the Americas.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Seven Years' War
This website gives a brief account of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War) up to the Fall of Quebec.