American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: First Anniversary of the Alliance for Progress
View President Kennedy's remarks on the first anniversary of the Alliance for Progress March 13, 1962 given to Latin American diplomats at the White House.
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Common Dreams: Groups Mark 20th Anniversary of Love Canal Toxic Tragedy
20th Anniversary of Love Canal site (1998) lists superfund polluters. Site discusses top corporations who pollute and put communities at risk.
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Cambridge University Library: Cromwell: 1599 1999: 400th Anniversary
Biographical and historical account of Oliver Cromwell, English military and political leader, who led forces against Charles I during the English Civil War. Click on the links in the side-bar to access all materials.
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Indiana Historical Bureau: George Rogers Clark: 225th Anniversary Exhibit
Through this extensive exhibit, learn about the War in the West during the Revolutionary War, George Rogers Clark's part in the campaign, and why his success was so important. Much of the information is from Clark's journals.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Anniversary of September 11 Highlights Attitude Toward Islam
Two controversies surround an anniversary of the September 11 attacks: plans to burn a Koran and plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero. These instances can serve as examples in the debate over religious freedom and religious tolerance...
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Apollo 11 30th Anniversary
A look back at the first lunar landing by Apollo 11 in July of 1969. Site has links to audio clips and images from the mission and other Apollo web sites.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Charles Darwin After the Origin
In honor of Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication of "The Origin of the Species," Cornell has put together an extensive collection of Darwin's work during the last two decades of his life.
PBS
Pbs: Remembering Sept. 11: Two Years After the Attacks
Web page from NewsHour with a plethora of great resources surrounding the two-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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The Royal Geographic Society: Imaging Everest
The online version of an exhibition created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953. The photographs, maps, and artifacts in the exhibition trace Everest from its early exploration in the...
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
History Is Fun: Jamestown Day
2013 marks the 406th anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown colonial settlement. Learn about how Jamestown Day is now celebrated in Virginia, including the sailing of a recreated ship, archaelogical digs and a variety of cultural...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Patriot Day Resources
9/11 anniversary resources include lesson plans, videos, and general information.
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Hbc Heritage Corporate Collections Art the Great Fur Opera
Delightful overview of The Great Fur Opera by Ronald Searle. Commissioned by the Hudson's Bay Company to commemorate its 300th anniversary, the comics cover a wide range of issues from the company's inception to 1970.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: National Center for Electron Microscopy: An Anniversary Story
This news article contains information on the invention of the electron microscope and the advantages and disadvantages of its use. Contains three-dimensional views if the uses of the electron microscope, and other images.
British Library
British Library: Henry Purcell: The Glory of the Temple and the Stage
An exhibit at the British Library commemorating the three hundredth anniversary of Purcell's death. Includes wonderful sound samples and some images of original manuscripts.
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Sweet Briar College: Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
At this site from the Sweet Briar College is the text of a speech given by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1867 on the first anniversary of the American Equal Rights Association. In the speech, she focuses on the premise that suffrage is a...
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Labor Arts: One Hundred Years of Goodwill
In celebration of Goodwill's 100th anniversary in 2002, Labor Arts put together a collection of artwork, from pamphlet covers to commissioned prints, that reflect Goodwill's history and mission.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Guernica Classroom Activity
An activity for students about Picasso's "Guernica" on the anniversary of the Spanish town's bombing in 1937. Includes a bibliography, web links, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on April 26, 2007.
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The United States of America: Vietnam War Commemoration
Website commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War celebrates veterans and their families, allies and Armed Forces. Provides history, maps and timeline of events.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Scholars: Noah Webster
From "Cambridge History of English and American Literature," this site examines Noah Webster's contributions to education as a textbook writer. Lists his major textbooks and describes their popularity.
A&E Television
History.com: When the Golden Gate Bridge Flattened by 7 Feet and Facts About the San Francisco Icon
The 1.7-mile-long Golden Gate Bridge has endured earthquakes, lead paint and record crowds since its historic construction in 1937. Check out the eight surprising facts about he Golden Gate Bridge.
This Nation
This natiton.com: "Boston Massacre Oration" Hancock
The text of John Hancock's speech delivered on March 5, 1774, the fourth anniversary of the Boston Massacre of Colonists by British soldiers.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Week of 4 8 13: Happy Birthday, Florida!
In 2013, Florida turned 500 years old. Read about its discovery and early history.
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