Curated OER
Secretary of State Seeks Support
Middle schoolers examine the state of diplomacy through an interactive program. They analyze programs by the United States government to protect Americans. They discover some of the world's diplomats and their responsibilities.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945 1950
A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Foreign and Domestic Policy
Learn about United States domestic and foreign policy and see how the State Department administers American foreign policy in other countries. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Other
Maryland Secretary of State: Kids' Page
Learn history about Maryland and find some great resources on this state web page. Information for teachers and students available on this easy to navigate site.
US Department of State
U.s. State Department
Homepage for the U.S. Department of State. Contains information on the current secretary of state, current international topics, background and cultural information on regions of the world, State Department careers, and the foreign...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Hamilton v. Jefferson
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. In this inquiry lesson, two letters to George Washington allow students to consider the competing politics...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: John Quincy Adams
The Library of Congress presents this fascinating site on John Adams. Contains short paragraphs, portraits, and a photo of the 1819 Treaty with Spain.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Condoleezza Rice
Learn interesting facts about Condoleezza Rice, the first African American woman to hold several positions, including Secretary of State.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: Madeleine Albright: First Woman Secretary of State
News story on Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become Secretary of State. Describes what her cabinet responsibilities are and also gives biographical information on Albright herself.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Colin Powell (Spanish Version)
A look at the fast-paced and successful career of General Powell. Find out more about this talented and patriotic American. (In Spanish)
Digital History
Digital History: Hamilton and Jefferson the Men and Their Philosophies [Pdf]
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton played a huge role not only in crafting important documents in U.S. history, but also by serving as secretaries in George Washington's first cabinet. Read about their diametrically opposing...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Colin Powell
A look at the fast-paced and successful career of General Powell. Find out more about this talented and patriotic American.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 1: John Quincy Adams
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, John Quincy...
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage Command: Robert Smith (Destroyer No. 324)
A brief biography of the second Secretary of the Navy during the Jefferson administration. He later became Secretary of State from in 1809. A destroyer vessel with his name was launched in 1919 and in use until 1931.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Timothy Pickering
This brief biography of Timothy Pickering focuses on his military and political careers.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Newsmaker: Madeleine Albright
Transcript of Jim Lehrer's May 14, 1997, interview with Madeleine Albright concerning NATO and Russia. Political unrest in Zaire is also mentioned.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Madeleine Korbel Albright
Brief and flattering biography of Madeliene Albright provided by the National Women's Hall of Fame. Picture included.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Thomas Jefferson: First Secretary of State, 1790 1793
This site by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State offers information about Thomas Jefferson's role as the first Secretary of State to George Washington.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edmund Jennings Randolph (1753 1813)
Brief biography provides an overview of Edmund Randolph's rise to prominence as Secretary of State under George Washington, and discusses his influence on American diplomacy.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Timothy Pickering (1745 1829)
Biography of Timothy Pickering provides details of his rise to prominence, appointment to Secretary of State by George Washington and his influence on American diplomacy.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Marshall (1755 1835)
Biography of Secretary of State John Marshall who was nominated by President John Adams replacing Timothy Pickering. This brief bio discusses Marshall's rise to prominence and his influence on American diplomacy.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Madison (1751 1836)
Biographical material on James Madison details his life and rise to become a prominent statesman, appointed Secretary of State by Thomas Jefferson in 1801.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Robert Smith (1757 1842)
Biography in brief of Robert Smith, who served as Secretary of State under President James Madison from March 6, 1809, until April 1, 1811.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Monroe (1758 1831)
Biography of James Monroe tells about his life, political career and his influence on U.S. diplomacy in the early 1800s.