Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Gilbert Lewis
At this site from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, you can read about the inventor of "Heavy Water," Gilbert Newton Lewis, who is "one of the most influential and admired scientists of the twentieth century."
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National Park Service: Vicksburg Natl Military Park: Passing the Vicksburg Batteries
Read how Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter moved his fleet past the Vicksburg batteries and lost only one transport.
Other
King's College: Fascism
Webpage dedicated to discussing fascism in Italy, Spain, Germany, Hungary, and Ethiopia. Fascist leaders Benito Mussolini, Francisco Franco, Adolf Hitler, Emperor Hirohito, Admiral Miklos Horthy, and Joseph Goebbels are also discussed.
George Mason University
George Mason Museum: Russian Civil War
A brief overview from the George Mason Museum of some of the many conflicts that grew out of the Russian Civil War.
Library of Congress
Loc: George Dewey
This site, from the Library of Congress, gives an overview of the military life of George Dewey and the part he played in the Battle of Manila Bay.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Fragonard, Jean Honore
A biography of this artist Jean-Honore Fragonard and several of his more famous works can be found on this page.
English Verse
English Verse: Richard Crashaw (C.1612 1649)
Read a brief biography and the full text of many of Crashaw's poems at this site.
Other
War of 1812 in Croom: Road to Washington, British Army Style
This is an account of a series of skirmishes that took place on the Patuxent River off Chesapeake Bay just prior to the Battle of Bladensburg and the invasion of Washington. Links to significant names and places.
Other
Niahd: The Decisive Yorktown Battle
A one-page summation of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War: Yorktown. The significance of this battle is highlighted.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: j.m. Barrie
The Scottish journalist, playwright, and children's book writer J.M. Barrie became world famous with his play and book Peter Pan (1904).
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: 1 Dollar David G. Farragut Issue
Learn about key aspects of David Farragut's naval career from this captioned exhibit of stamps issued to commemorate him.
PBS
Pbs: David Farragut
As a companion to PBS's "The Civil War," this site offers a brief biography of David Farragut.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Spanish American War and Its Consequences
The Spanish-American War was fought on two fronts, in Cuba and the Philippines. Read about the fighting in Cuba, the terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war, and the insurrection in the Philippines when the United States...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: David Glasgow Farragut
David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 - August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the Navy. He is remembered in popular culture...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Copenhagen, April 2, 1801
Map shows the Battle of Copenhagen, 2nd April, 1801, between the British fleet under the command of Admiral Parker and Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, and the Danish fleet during the War of the Second Coalition.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Marriott Arbuthnot
Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot was a British admiral, who commanded the Royal Navy's North American station during the American War for Independence.
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Dewey, Aboard Olympia
This site gives the life history of Admiral George Dewey who led the attack in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.
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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.
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Hyman George Rickover Gravesite
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.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of the Nile, August 1, 1798
A map of the Battle of The Nile in the Aboukir Bay, Egypt. The battle was between the British fleet under Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson and the French fleet. This battle, fought on 1st August, 1798, resulted in a great victory for Nelson's...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Trafalgar, October 21, 1805
A map of the Battle of Trafalgar, just west of Cape Trafalgar, Spain. The battle was between the British Royal Navy under Admiral Lord Nelson and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish navies. This sea battle, fought on 21st...
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Unesco: Peru: Historical Centre of the City of Arequipa
The historic centre of Arequipa, built in volcanic sillar rock, represents an integration of European and native building techniques and characteristics, expressed in the admirable work of colonial masters and Criollo and Indian masons....
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Unesco: Tanzania: Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara
The remains of two great East African ports admired by early European explorers are situated on two small islands near the coast. From the 13th to the 16th century, the merchants of Kilwa dealt in gold, silver, pearls, perfumes, Arabian...