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Loc: Miranda Rights
This site from the Library of Congress contains the original handwritten notes of Chief Justice Earl Warren on Miranda v. Arizona. A note written by Justice William E. Brennan offering suggested changes to Warren's ideas is also available.
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Loc: American Treasures: Compromise of 1850
Contains pictures of the actual pages of the speech written by John C. Calhoun containing his views opposing the Compromise of 1850. Links to Daniel Webster's introductory remarks in favor of the compromise.
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Loc: Romanticism in Dresden
This site from the Library of Congress provides an exerpt regarding the Romantic movement in Germany. The information that is presented is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.
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Loc: America's Story: Stephen A. Douglas
Here is some brief information on the "Little Giant", also known as Stephen Douglas, and his senatorial career. The information is divided into three short pages.
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Loc: America's Story: Imitations
Impressions were a common form of entertainment and a great source of comic material for many comedians. Explore this short site and see if you can identify the sounds.
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Loc: America's Story: Trail of Tears
Use this site to learn more about the Cherokee's journey from their home and why it's called the Trail of Tears.
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Loc: America's Story: General Ulysses Grant Attempted to Take Vicksburg, Ms
From America's Story, comes a short note on Grant and the siege of Vicksburg.
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Loc: America's Story: Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Dueled to the Death
Two politicians who dueled to the death were Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Go to this site to find out "why" and other answers.
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Loc: America's Story: The Battle of Antietam
What was the bloodiest battle in all American history? The Battle of Antietam , during the Civil War, wins this dubious honor. The Library of Congress has more information about this famous battle along with some actual photographs.
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Loc: America's Story: Assassination of President Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln has the distinction of being the first President to be assassinated. The Library of Congress has more information about the events surrounding this historic event.
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Loc: America's Story: Hawaii and the Oahu Railway
The early years of Hawaii were very different from the way it is today. A man with a broken leg was the founder of the railroad that changed Hawaii's growth.
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Loc: America's Story: Native Americans Granted Citizenship,1924
Learn about the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, which granted citizenship rights to Native Americans and about the limits of the law in overturning centuries of discrimination.
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Loc: America's Story: Raymond Loewy and the Dream Car
Use this site to learn about industrial designer Raymond Loewy and how his Avanti car design was brought to reality. You'll also be able to find out what involvement he had with kitchens and NASA.
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Loc: America's Story: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Site provides some historical information on early prairie life through the eyes of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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Loc: America's Story: Henry Wirz
From the Library of Congress comes the story of the hanging of Henry Wirz, former commander of the terrible Confederate prison in Andersonville, GA.
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Loc: America's Story: A Spanish Expedition Established St. Augustine in Florida
Website that gives information about the founding of the oldest permanent settlement in America, St. Augustine.
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Loc: America's Story: California
What is happening in the "Golden State." Look for new and exciting things going on in California at this site. How big was the crack in the earth after the 1906 earthquake?
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Loc: America's Story: u.s. Entered World War I April 6, 1917
A very brief look at the United States' entrance into World War I and a cursory explanation of the background of the war.
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Loc: America's Story; A New Nation
As America was forming its government, many problems needed to be solved. The Library of Congress tells you more about this time and some of its interesting people.
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Loc: America's Story: August Anheuser Busch Was Born
Profile of August Anheuser Busch, Jr. who bought the St. Louis Cardinals in 1953.
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Loc: Jose De Diego
This is a short biography of the Puerto Rican writer Jose de Diego.
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Loc: American Treasures: "Mr. Watson Come Here!"
The American Library of Congress has Alexander Graham Bell's lab notebook in which he tells the story of the first successful telephone exchange.
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Loc: George Washington Was Born Feb. 22
An interesting background on the origin of Presidents' Day, and the actual date of George Washington's birth. Includes a portrait of Washington, as well as an historical letter from Tobias Lear, recounting the Julian and Gregorian...
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Loc: George Washington Resigns
Briefly summarizes George Washington's resignation from his Commander in Chief position. Features a photo of Mount Vernon, and a painting of Washington's meeting with Congress at the Maryland State House.