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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas, Austin: David Douglas Duncan

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site on David Douglas Duncan, a photojournalist active during and after World War II. While a U.S. marine, he photographed scenes of war; when his service ended, he photographed famous people like Picasso. He also wrote 30...
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Other

Usmc in the Persian Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
An anthology of 26 articles about the US Marines involvement in the the Persian Gulf. The entries are indexed in a Table of Contents, and then you may scroll down to find the article you wish to read.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: u.s.m.c. War Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a detailed description and historical significance of the Marine Corps War Memorial dedicated by President Eisenhower in 1954.
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Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Articles and Advice

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this large career and academic list of career articles and advice. Great tool for researching career planning and employment topics. Site by Princeton Review.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: "I Want You" Poster

For Students 9th - 10th
View the iconic "I Want You" poster, versions of which were used to recruit forces for the U.S. armed services during both world wars. Also view the poster in context, with other posters and broadsides used to send Americans to war.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac

For Students 5th - 8th
When Ned Begay hears that Navajos are being recruited for World War II, he jumps at the chance to join the Marine Corps, and finds himself brought into a secret program that uses Navajo language to send codes. Selected (7) reading...
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US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Casualties on the Uss Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
List of all who lost their lives aboard the USS Maine.