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Digital History
Digital History: The Philippines [Pdf]
Read about how the United States gained the Philippines as a territory as a result of the Spanish-American War. Find out how several senators felt about this acquisition. The resulting Philippine-American War resulted in extreme hardship...
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National Park Service: Mobile National Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama
The U. S. National Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama is the resting place of more than 800 Union soldiers who died in the Mobile area toward the end of the Civil War. Military dead from other conflicts, through the Vietnam War, are also buried...
Library of Congress
Loc: Al Hirschfeld, Beyond Broadway
An exhibition site from the Library of Congress examining artist Al Hirschfeld's extensive career. There are quality images and extensive background information about Hirschfeld.
Library of Congress
Loc: Arthur Szyk: Artist for Freedom
A great biographical site on the caricaturist and cartoonist Arthur Szyk (1894-1951 CE). There are nice images of religious, war, political and personal caricatures.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of Tsushima
Read an English translation of a first-person account by Captain Vladimir Semenov of the defeat of the Russian fleet by the Japanese at the Battle of Tsushima (May 27, 1905).
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Halsey Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
Read about the courageous Dootlittle Raid from the viewpoint of the U.S. Navy.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Pennsylvania During World War Ii
Examine the contributions of Pennsylvania's major industries and Pennsylvanians to World War II. Included in this detailed, historical account are links to maps and pictorial images of the era.
Ohio State University
Echoes in the Ice: Exploration and Science in Antarctica
A website about Richard E. Byrd, Dr. Frederick A. Cook, and Sir Hubert Wilkins and Antarctica exploration.
Other
Uss Hornet Museum: Battle of Midway
Read some background of the war in the Pacific and details of the Battle of Midway that gravely damaged Japan's ability to strike back at U.S. naval targets.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Union Generals
Presents biographies and resources for six Union Army generals.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Richard Crashaw Poetry
This site from the University of Toronto has information on one of the noted 17th century Metaphysical Poets. Get a feel of the metaphysical style by viewing Crashaw's poetry on-line.
PBS
Pbs: The Iran Contra Affair
This site from PBS provides a good summary of the Iran-Contra Affair. This is a summary of how this event is covered in the PBS film " The American Experience".
Other
Xenophon Group: Yorktown Campaign (August October 1781)
A very detailed account of activities during the months leading up to and throughout the siege of Yorktown. Excellent maps and images also supplied.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: David Robinson
Wikipedia offers a brief biography of retired NBA great David Robinson, dealing mostly with the history of his career. Includes many in-text links to related topics.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Grace Brewster Murray Hopper
This site from the University of Saint Andrews discusses the life and accomplishments of Grace Brewster Murray Hopper, pioneer in computer software.
Other
British Battles: The Battle of Yorktown 1781
The British called the Americans rebels! But in the end, had to surrender to them. Read the exciting account, complete with artwork and facts, of this famous battle that led to the independence of the American states.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris
Read about the siege of Yorktown and the inability of Cornwallis to be resupplied, resulting in his surrender of 8,000 British troops to General George Washington. The end of the Revolutionary War was finalized with the Treaty of Paris...
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Pershing, Admiral Sims & Other Dignitaries
This website is dedicated to the history and the life of John J. Pershing who served in the American Expeditionary Force which fought in World War I. Provides a timeline of events and several photographs.
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Spanish American War: Admiral George Dewey
An extensive biography on the life and military career of George Dewey, with special attention to his accomplishments in the Spanish American War.
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Vice Admiral Thad Allen
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Admire Beautiful Scenery of Ireland
A homepage for one wishing to travel to Ireland. The site provides interactive maps, and links about Irish history, visitor attractions, and travel tools one may need while in Ireland.
Curated OER
Admire Beautiful Scenery of Ireland
A homepage for one wishing to travel to Ireland. The site provides interactive maps, and links about Irish history, visitor attractions, and travel tools one may need while in Ireland.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery: Hyman George Rickover
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of Canada
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral Glenn V. Davidson, the Canadian military representative to NATO.