Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: George C. Marshall
This fabulous site from the Library of Congress provides information about George C. Marshall, as well as photos. Be sure to click on the articles on the right side for more information about this fascinating historical figure.
BBC
Bbc: Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
This article details the significance of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, focusing on how these documents demonstrate the growing tensions between the United States and Russia during the Cold War. Archived.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Marshall Plan
Excerpts from an interview with George C. Marshall concerning the Marshall Plan. Questions are also supplied to assist in expansion of knowledge about the topics.
Digital History
Digital History: Postwar America: 1945 1960, the Containment Policy
Digital History discusses the Containment Policy of the 1950s. Includes information on the Marshall Plan, the fate of Germany, the Berlin blockade, and NATO.
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Digital History
Digital History: Solutions to Five Crises [Pdf]
This site highlights the five foreign policy crises that needed the attention of Harry S. Truman at the end of World War II. Read about the US actions on these crises and determine how these actions affected foreign policy over the next...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Origins of the Cold War, 1945 1949
In this Curriculum Unit, young scholars will consider "The Origins of the Cold War, 1945-1949" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Germany: The Creation of the Bizone
This is a piece that describes the merger of the US and British zones into what would come to be known as the Bizone. Describes reasons for the merger, the Marshall Plan, and the creation of a west German state. Site provides depth in...
Other
University of Exeter: Money in North American History
This resource provides information about money in North America from Wampum to electronic transfer.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: The Cold War
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the Cold War.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: The Cold War and the 1950s
This quiz will test your knowledge of the Cold War and the 1950s.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: George Marshall
This is a brief but informative piece on George C. Marshall - creator of the Marshall Plan. Includes pictures of most of the world players at the time. Describes his role in formulating the Marshall Plan.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Containment and the Marshall Plan
Read about President Truman's two-pronged foreign policy for Europe. Find out about his containment policy and the Truman Doctrine, which was manifested in the Marshall Plan.
Other
Lebendiges Museum Online: Marshallplan
This site from the Lebendiges Museum Online describes the whats and hows of the Marshall Plan and the reactions to it in Germany. Written in German
Wyzant
Wyzant: George Marshall
Brief lesson on the life and career of George C. Marshall with link to audio of Marhsall's address.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: Harry S. Truman
A brief summary of Harry S. Truman's road to the presidency. Lists Truman's accomplishments in foreign policy.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Student Activity: Harry Truman and the Truman Doctrine
There are two quotes about helping countries get on their feet economically. There are also follow-up questions after the quotes.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1953
This site from the Nobel eMuseum allows you to learn about George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959 CE), the winner of the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize, through primary and secondary resouces. This website is organized into the following sections:...
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Period 8: 1945 1980
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 8: 1945-1980.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Democracy and Struggles: President Truman [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that draws on students' understanding of the word "trait" to comment on President Truman's ability to make difficult decisions. Also includes...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Containing Communism
Describes how the Soviets under Stalin managed to infiltrate Eastern European countries and establish Communist governments, dividing the continent into East and West with a symbolic Iron Curtain separating the two. America scrambled to...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman 4 Kids
A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. After decades of striving to be the perfect butler, Stevens embarks on a drive through postwar England that prompts him to reflect on...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: World War Ii
World War II was the second war to embattle the entire globe, lasting from 1939 to 1945. It not only witnessed the Holocaust and the nuclear bombings of Japan, but became the deadliest conflict in human history. This collection includes...