BBC
Bbc: Help 'Too Late' to Save Patients
BBC News reports that a number of patients hospitalized in New Orleans died before they could be evacuated from the city very heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
BBC
Bbc: Patrolling the 'Venice From Hell'
September 2005 report chronicling the devastation, flooding, rescue efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. A photographic slideshow accompanies this report.
BBC
Bbc: Bedraggled Survivors Seek Safety
The evacuation of New Orleans is chronicled in this September 2005 report.
BBC
Bbc: Katrina Airlift Rescues Thousands
News article detailing the military presence in New Orleans, as well as the continued rescue and evacuation effort. The conditions in the Superdome are also discussed. Video report is also available. Report is from September, 2005.
BBC
Bbc: Anarchy Disrupts Us Storm Relief
With the increasing chaos and crime in New Orleans after Hurricane governmental officials react angrily and with increased security in this September, 2005, report. Along with this report are links to other related Hurricane Katrina news...
BBC
Bbc: Refugees Tell Tales of Horror
Unbelievable BBC report detailing the conditions inside the New Orleans Superdome, which was used as an evacuation shelter during Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
BBC
Bbc: Evacuees Return to See Damage
Brief article highlighting the return home of some evacuees and the conditions of New Orleans in the days after Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Identifying Katrina's Victims
Interview of a New Orleans reporter who has been covering the story of the difficulties that investigators face as they attempt to identify the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Video, audio, and a transcript of this December, 2005, report...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Katrina Carves Path of Death and Destruction
The day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, article discusses the conditions of New Orleans and other areas effected. Article is from August 30, 2005.
Black Past
Black Past: Andry's Rebelliion (1811)
This brief encyclopedia entry tells about Andry's Rebellion, a large rebellion in New Orleans in 1811.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The United States Goes Back to War
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to describe the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, identify the important events of the War of 1812, and explain their significance.
CNN
Cnn: Louisiana Evacuees Told to Stay Put
Louisiana officials plead with evacuees not to return home as the damage was too great. This article discusses some of the damage done, specifically to New Orleans. Report is from September, 2005.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Louisiana
This article provides a brief overview of Louisiana, followed by numerous in depth articles regarding relevant events and traditions from this state.
FOX News
Fox News: Hurricane Rita Grazes Keys, Targets Texas
As Hurricane Rita grazed the Florida Keys, now it is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. In response, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many areas fear destruction, are making plans, and are evacuating. Photos, video, and links to other...
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Patched Up Levee
New Orleans considers how to rebuild the levee system that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Maps of New Orleans and the levee system are available. Article is from January, 2006.
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Repairs to the Breached Floodwalls
Graphic and photographic slideshow that shows how the failed New Orleans levees are repaired.
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Steel Barrier Installed at Canal Mouth
Graphic and photographic slideshow that shows how the failed New Orleans levees are repaired.
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Helicopter Drops Sandbag on the 17th Street Canal
September, 2005, article tracing the draining of the flooded New Orleans and the repairing of the levee system devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Scott Alexander
Red Hot Jazz: The Origins of Jazz
Red Hot Jazz outlines the origins of jazz, taking a look at the blend of cultures that existed in New Orleans at the turn of the century when jazz first emerged as a unique musical form. Includes links to additional information about...
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New Orleans Resident
New Orleans considers how to rebuild the levee system that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Maps of New Orleans and the levee system are available. Article is from January, 2006.
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Damaged House Flying the American Flag in New Orleans
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. Article is from May, 2006.
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Web Gallery of Art: The Sufferings of the City of New Orleans
An image of "The Sufferings of the City of New Orleans", created by Edgar Degas in 1865 (Oil on paper, mounted on canvas, 81 x 147 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Cotton Exchange in New Orleans
An image of "The Cotton Exchange in New Orleans", created by Edgar Degas in 1873 (Oil on canvas, 73 x 92 cm).
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Cnn: New Orleans Tries to Plug Breaches
September, 2005, report that explores the damage done to New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, including to the levees that failed to stop the flooding of the city.
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