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Loc: Ancient Manuscripts: From the Desert Libraries of Timbuktu
This is a collection of primary, historical documents from Timbuktu, Mali during the the 16th through 18th century. The documents cover all aspects of this advanced African civilization.
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Loc: Herblock's History of Political Cartoons
Outstanding online exhibition featuring the works of political cartoonist, Herb Block,the creator of the phrase "McCarthyism." Spanning seventy years, this exhibit of over one hundred of his works shows why this Pulitzer Prize winner was...
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Loc: Creating the United States
This resource examines the creativity and inspiration that went into the creation and writing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Loc: American Memory: Touring Turn of the Century America
This collection contains thousands of photographs from the Detroit Publishing Company and gives viewers the opportunity to explore America from the period of 1880 to 1920. Images include rural America, city life, men and women at work,...
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Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia
This performing arts encyclopedia guides readers through the collections and exhibitions maintained by the Library of Congress.
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Loc: Experiencing War: Prisoners of War
Online presentation of personal narratives includes remembrances from former POWs held captive in Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
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Loc: Experiencing War: Military Medicine
Stories focus on military medicine and highlight personal accounts from doctors, nurses, and individuals providing medical support.
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Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
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Loc: Veteran's History Project: The Art of War
The stories of wars told through artwork. The photographs, drawings, cartoons, paintings, etc. tell the stories of World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.
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Loc: Marvin Kranz: Manuscripts Behind the Scenes
Take the time to enjoy the webcast of Marvin Kranz as he walks you through the hallowed halls of manuscripts and documents from such notables as Robert Frost and unknowns such as men who have fought in wars or explored the West.
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Loc: Exhibitions: The Wizard of Oz: An American Fairy Tale
An online exhibit that provides a collection of colorful artifacts related to L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz." See a poster promoting Baum's children's books as well as many book covers, artwork from the "The Wizard of Oz," personal...
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Loc: West Side Story: Birth of a Classic
View the online exhibit featuring photographs, documents--opening night telegraphs, letters, notes by Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, set designs--and other items such as posters, DVD covers, and a pair of slippers worn in the...
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Loc: Jay's Treaty: Primary Documents in American History
Part of the Library of Congress American Memory Historical Collections, this excellent website has a direct hyperlink to a digitized version of Jay's Treaty, a bibliography and related quotes from important figures.
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Loc: Experiencing the Global War on Terror: Stories From Veterans Memory Project
From the Veterans Memory Project a series of interviews with veterans of the Global war on Terror built around four themes; attitudes toward service and war,combat,re-entry to civilian life, and the impacts of the experience.
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Loc: Obama Takes Oath on Lincoln Bible
The small velvet covered Lincoln inaugural Bible served as the swearing-in Bible for Obama. Read about the history of this cherished book.
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Loc: African American Mosaic: Influence of Prominent Abolitionists
See documents and pictures of those actively involved in the anti-slavery movement. From the Library of Congress.
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Loc: Presidents as Poets: Jimmy Carter
An overview of President Jimmy Carter's work as a poet. Includes summary and a link to a video with a reading of one of his poems.
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Loc: Presidents as Poets: John Tyler
Insight into the private poems by President John Tyler. With quotes of his works and a link to an original transcript.
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Loc: Presidents as Poets: John Quincy Adams
Insight into the life of President John Quincy Adams as a reader and writer of poetry. Includes quotes from some of his poems.
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Loc: Presidents as Poets: James Madison
An account of President James Madison's brief stint as a poet. Includes the text of his poem "A poem against the Tories".
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Loc: Presidents as Poets: Thomas Jefferson
Insight into the appreciation of poetry by President Thomas Jefferson. Includes a transcript of his poem entitled, "To Ellen".
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Loc: Popular Photographic Print Processes
This link is designed in a historic presentation to explain the various processes and functions of photography.
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Loc: Helicopters, the Multi Mission Aircraft
Delve into these videos and audio interviews conducted of several U.S. veterans regarding their experiences served as part of helicopter crews during various combat operations.
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Loc: Everyday Mysteries: What Is Gps?
Where are you and where are you going? Visit this site and learn the discovery and purpose of GPS, Global Position Systems.