British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Power and Conflict
Find out how war and conflict shaped literature throughout the 20th century.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Visions of the Future
Explore the ways in which 20th-century writers imagined the future, investigated the present, and prepared for the unknown.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Apple Macintosh
This Wikipedia site offers a history of the Macintosh computer, detailing its origins and predecessors. Information regarding the architecture, models, and clones of the Macintsoh are also provided.
Other
The World of Beverly Cleary
A wonderful site all about famous author Beverly Cleary. It offers the visitor many things to do and explore, including the neighborhood where her stories take place and a little about her characters. Gives the visitor some games to play...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Truman Capote
The creator of the "nonfiction novel," Truman Capote, who established his career as a Southern gothic writer, crossed the line between journalism and fiction. This biography provides his background and information about his writing and...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: J(ohn) B(oynton) Priestley
This biography includes quotations from Priestley and a selected bibliography of his works.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: David Mamet
Playwright David Mamet is featured for his brilliant use of language in his writings believing that our words and the manner they are spoken depict our identity. See "David Mamet Activities" for extra resources.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "Morning in America"
Read about the mood of the United States people in 1980, and see how Ronald Reagan's agenda reflected that mood.
Read Works
Read Works: Crash!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the dangers of drinking and driving. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Geraldine Ferraro
Biographical sketch of the first woman vice-presidential candidate on a national party ticket in America.
BBC
Bbc Audio Interviews: Desmond Tutu
The BBC provides audio clips from a 1986 interview with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the BBC network.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Dan White Trial (1979)
Dan White wanted his job back. Days after resigning his position as one of San Francisco's eleven supervisors, he had second thoughts, and asked Mayor George Moscone to reappoint him. When he learned the Mayor would not honor his...
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Historic Moments of Olympic Hype and Heartbreak
Although they were favored to win gold at the Olympics, some Americans failed to even medal. In an especially cruel twist, two sprinters didn't even make it to the quarterfinals at the 1972 Games in Munich.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Astounding Moments in Women's Olympic Gymnastics
From Olga Korbut's famous flip to Kerri Strug's vault landing to Simone Biles' multiple golds, see the feats that wowed the world. Women's gymnastics has been an official sport in the Summer Olympics since 1928, when the first female...
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Scandals That Rocked the Nfl
The NFL has endured a number of scandals in its 100-year-plus existence. From "Spygate" and "Deflategate" to a dogfighting ring and defamation suits, here are eight examples of cheating, wagering or bad behavior that have stirred...
Curated OER
Leg Bone From the Ragsdale Gunshot Wound Study, 1984
Various pictures of parts of the human anatomy showing gun shot trauma are found on this interesting site. .
Curated OER
Leg Bone From the Ragsdale Gunshot Wound Study, 1984
Various pictures of parts of the human anatomy showing gun shot trauma are found on this interesting site. .
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Richard Feynman Lecture on Nanotechnology: Tiny Machines
A video lecture from Dr. Richard Feynman exploring tiny machines. Webpage breaks down the lecture into twelve segments. Videos vary in length and explain the science behind nanotechnology. Understand computer chips, sound waves, and the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Roanoke Voyages
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1984 to commemorate the voyages to Roanoke Island. Includes a short passage on Sir Walter Raleigh's commissioning of the famous expedition that represents the beginning of English life...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Edwin Moses
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Edwin Moses, an American hurdler who dominated the 400-metre hurdles event for a decade, winning gold medals in the race at the 1976 and 1984 Olympic Games.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Phylicia Rashad
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Phylicia Rashad, an American actress who first gained fame for her work on the television series The Cosby Show (1984-92) and later became the first black woman to win (2004) a Tony Award...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Daley Thompson
Provides a biographical sketch of British decathlete, Daley Thompson, who became only the second competitor in history to win the decathlon at two Olympic Games, capturing gold medals in 1980 and 1984.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Desmond Tutu
This entry summarizes the life of Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican cleric who in 1984 received the Nobel Prize for Peace for his role in the opposition to apartheid in South Africa.
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