ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Soviet Union and the United States
This site from ibiblio.org gives information about the historical relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States. After reading the summary on this page, click on the links at the bottom of the page to read about early...
BBC
Bbc: The Story of Africa: Collapse of Apartheid
Part of the BBC's The Story of Africa, this page explores the collapse of apartheid with quotes, images, audio files, and speeches by Nelson Mandela. Click on the links on the left to learn more about South Africa, Apartheid, the Cold...
PBS
Commanding Heights
This timeline of East Germany from 1945 to 1990 chronicles key events from communist domination to political and economic freedom with the end of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall.
City University of New York
American Social History Proj.: Decoding u.s. Foreign Policy: Iran Contra Affair
Young scholars explore the Iran-Contra Affair using a timeline and related documents, and practice critical thinking about US foreign policy during the late Cold War years, and about the actions of officials of Ronald Reagan's...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Legislative Interests
The goals of third generation congresswomen were aimed at creating opportunities for women in education and the workplace. Women members continued to play a prominent part in legislation on diverse national concerns, ranging from Cold...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: 1988 Seoul Olympic Games
A collection of primary source documents from the International Olympic Committee about the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. "The collection highlight the relationship between sport and politics and offer an unprecedented window into North...
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US National Archives
Nara: u.s. Response to 1960 1962 Berlin Crisis [Pdf]
A transcript from the U.S. Army Center for Military History regarding the United States' response to the 1960-62 Berlin Crisis.
Other
Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Other
The Seattle Times: Postwar Blues
This article, which is provided for by The Seattle Times, discusses the economy after World War II, during the Cold War.
Atomic Archive
Atomic Archive: Developing the Hydrogen Bomb
Links to seven different documents regarding the hydrogen bomb and its development during the Cold War. Excellent resource.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Collapse of the Soviet Union
Broad discussion of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
Other
The Hamilton & Scourge Project
The Hamilton and Scourge were two American schooners used and sank during the War of 1812. Both currently rest on the bottom of Lake Ontario. Background about the War of 1812, as well as how these ships were used is provided. In...
Library of Congress
Loc: Voices From Afghanistan
A beautiful exhibition reminds us of the extraordinary conditions that ordinary citizens must endure during times of war and conflict. Teachers write of their concerns, students write of bitter cold, citizens request food and aid. There...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Romania Armistice Negotiations and Soviet Occupation
This article discusses the Soviet Union's occupation of Romania during the Cold War.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Estonia: The Soviet Era, 1940 85
This article examines the role of the Soviet Union in the governing of Estonia during World War II and the Cold War.
Curated OER
Fc138
The events leading up to the Cold War are profiled. Text plus a graphic flow chart format make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: The Us
Resource gives information about the United States and its role in the Stabilization Force following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Belgium
Resource discusses involvement in the Belgian role in the NATO Stabilization Force following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Canada
Resource examines Canada's involvement in NATO's stabilization force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Denmark
Resource discusses Denmark's role in NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: France
Resource discusses France's involvement in the NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: United Kingdom
Resource discusses the role of the United Kingdom in NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Portugal
Resource examines Portugal's involvement in NATO's stabilization force (SFOR) following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.
Other
Nuclearfiles.org: Chronology on Decision to Bomb
This detailed chronology of the events and communication of 1945-1946 shows Truman's role in the process of the decision to drop the world's first atomic bomb used in warfare upon Hiroshima and then the second upon Nagasaki. Also...
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