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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

The Berlin Airlift: June 27, 1948 to May 12, 1949

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an abundance of information about the Berlin Airlift. Along with general information, the site includes vocabulary related to the Berlin Airlift, and follow questions about the information presented.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Berlin Blockade

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS resource has a lot of information about the Berlin Blockade that was initiated by the former U.S.S.R.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Berlin Airlift and Nato

For Students 5th - 8th
President Harry Truman was determined to contain the Soviet sphere of influence in Europe. See how the United States and Great Britain stood up to Stalin's attempt to take over West Berlin by blockading access to the city. Understand why...