United Nations
United Nations: Press Release
A July 18, 2000, press release provided by the United Nations. The topic is progress since the start of reform in UN funds and programs.
BBC
Bbc: Poverty and Gangs Curb Haiti Progress
A February 2007 analysis of the challenges Haiti faced as the United Nations continued its efforts to bring order and stability to the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation.
BBC
Bbc: Karadzic and Mladic: The Charges
This site provides the backdrop for basic understanding of the 2005 trial of Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic on war crimes charges stemming from the incidents in the war in Bosnia- Hercegovina.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Truman and the United Nations
This site has a list of descriptions of documents that can be found in the United Nations Allied Reparations folder. Click link at the end of each description to view full-text document.
Read Works
Read Works: Countries Solve Problems
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, this short story helps students understand how countries solve problems. Questions that assess multiple reading skills are provided.
Read Works
Read Works: Leader of the United Nations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the role of the United Nations and its leader, Ban Ki-moon. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Switzerland
The BBC features an overview on the wealthy European country of Switzerland including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
BBC
Bbc: The Cold War: Korean War: China's Intervention
Chronicles the events beginning at General MacArthur's replacement by General Ridgway at the onset of China entering the Korean War. Highlights the Chinese air offense over the skies of South and North Korea.
Other
Unctad: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNCTAD aims to integrate developing countries into the world economy. Find articles, documents, and more. Some sources are in .pdf format.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Korea at the United Nations
Until 1991, the United Nations was a key battleground in the inter-Korean struggle for legitimacy and global recognition. View primary source documents which give evidence for these events.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Kofi Annan Center of the Storm
Although this site is the companion piece to the PBS documentary on Kofi Annan, it is also an excellent source of on-line information on the man, himself and the United Nations. Find a Life Map of Annan, his quest for peace, and...
Other
Tierramerica: Indigenous Peoples in South America
This article reveals the plight of indigenous tribal groups in South America such as the Korubos of Brazil, the Tagaeri of Ecuador, the Ayoreo of Paraguay and others.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: General Assembly Resolution 181
The text of the United Nations resolution to partition Palestine, making an Arab state, a Jewish state, and an international Jerusalem.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Us in Wwi: The League of Nations
Discusses the background to establishing the League of Nations, its role in facilitating peace negotiations, and why it ultimately failed to prevent World War II. Explains why the United States never joined it and how the United Nations...
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.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Korean Enigma: The Korean War
The key events of the Korean War are briefly described here, including the role of UN troops and China's participation. Featured information includes casualty statistics and photos of military actions. There is also a QuickTime video...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: The Modern World
Innovations in transportation, communication, and weapons transformed the world in the 20th century. The modern era is the most complex yet, and the most fragile. This photo gallery highlights some of these innovations.
A&E Television
History.com: How Eleanor Roosevelt Pushed for a Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In the wake of World War II's horrors, Roosevelt saw the need to support refugees and affirm the right to education, shelter, and medical care. Roosevelt was there to speak about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World History: Fall of Communism
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine tensions during the Cold War and actions taken as a result.