Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Western Bloc
This site examines life in the Western Bloc of Berlin during the Cold War.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Evil Empire
Brief article on the "Evil Empire," a term used by Ronald Reagan to describe the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Soviet Union: Science and Ideology
A brief article on science in the Soviet Union. Describes the role of the state in guiding science. Succinct but informative.
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Diefenbunker Virtual Tour
For those that are unable to tour the Diefenbunker on a field trip, these pictures are a good substitute. Students can get an idea of what the interior is really like.
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Ed Web: S 21 the Horrors of Tuol Sleng
Describes life and death at S-21, one of the most infamous Khmer Rouge interrogation centers.
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Lance Fuhrer: The Truman Doctrine
An excerpt from Harry Truman's memoirs describing how he made the decision to issue the Truman Doctrine.
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The Lost Border
Offers color photographs and images of the division between West and East Germany. Most images are of the Berlin Wall and military installations affecting social conditions.
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The Origins of the Korean War: From the Soviet Archives
Three conclusions brought on by newly unclassified documents from the Soviet archives. Offers new interpretations on the beginning of the Korean War, including Stalin's opposition to war.
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Industry and the Five Year Plans
This site describes the industrialization plans implemented by Stalin. Examines the success and failures of each and how they were achieved. Information is laid out so that it is easy to access and understand.
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Temperament in Revolution Gorbachev
An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.
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History of Uss Nautilus (Ssn 571)
Contains information about the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine.
Federation of American Scientists
Fas: Limited Test Ban Treaty (1963)
The text of the 1963 Limited Test Ban Treaty.
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Schoenherr: Cold War Policies 1945 1991
This reference page links readers to information on the Cold War time period, both on American soil, and overseas.
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The Helsinki Accords
A very brief explanation of the Helsinki Accords. Includes quotes from the agreement illustrating the four dimensions of the accord. Also includes three pictures of the meeting.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: The Us
Resource gives information about the United States and its role in the Stabilization Force following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Belgium
Resource discusses involvement in the Belgian role in the NATO Stabilization Force following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Canada
Resource examines Canada's involvement in NATO's stabilization force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Denmark
Resource discusses Denmark's role in NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: France
Resource discusses France's involvement in the NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: United Kingdom
Resource discusses the role of the United Kingdom in NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Portugal
Resource examines Portugal's involvement in NATO's stabilization force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of the Netherlands
Gives the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Lt. General A.G.D Van Osch, the Netherlander military representative to NATO.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of Luxembourg
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Colonel Mario Daubenfeld, the military representative of Luxembourg to NATO.