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What Is the Role of the President in the American Constitutional Government?
Students read about the role of the president. In this US government lesson, students read about the role of the president as stated in the US Constitution. Students examine issues of presidential power and identify various checks and...
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Striking it Rich with Chemistry
Young scholars identify the composition of different pennies. In this chemistry lesson plan, students use a post 1982 penny to observe chemical change. They explain how to turn a penny from copper to gold.
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The United States of America: Vietnam War Commemoration
Vietnam War 50th Commemoration interactive timeline chronicles events with photos and description.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: The u.s. Army in Vietnam, 1954 1973 [Pdf]
Article on U.S. Army involvement in Vietnam, 1954-1973, as part of the Vietnam War Commemoration.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Wwi a Commemoration of Residents From Trinity & Area
Primary documents, images,audio clips and maps help to reveal the role Newfoundland, as the oldest British Colony, had during the First World War.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Commemoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield
This lesson engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...
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Korean War Commemoration: Dwight D. Eisenhower
This site from the Korean War Commemoration contains a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, with a special emphasis on his involvement in the Korean War.
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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.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: Maps of North and South Vietnam
Set of six maps of North and South Vietnam.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: Statistics of the Vietnam War [Pdf]
Charts, graphs and text depicting significant statistics of the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: The u.s. Air Force in Vietnam [Pdf]
Article describing the U.S. Air Force and its role in Vietnam.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: The u.s. Coast Guard in the Vietnam War [Pdf]
Article outlining the U.S. Coast Guard involvement in the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: The u.s. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War [Pdf]
Article celebrating the U.S. Marine Corps and outlining involvement in the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam War Commemoration: The u.s. Navy in the Vietnam War [Pdf]
Article commemorating the U.S. Navy and their role in the Vietnam War.
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November 20 Commemoration of the Mexican Revolution
A short account of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920).
US National Archives
National Archives: The Civil War: Celebrate or Commemorate?
To try to understand both sides of the Civil War, students will think about some of the different aspects and perspectives involved. In this activity, students will match Civil War terms to their definitions to familiarize themselves...
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Korean War Commemoration: Douglas Mac Arthur
This biography covers the life of Douglas MacArthur. It explores his military career from his attendance at West Point in 1899 through his military successes in World War II to his being relieved of his command in Korea.
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Web Gallery of Art: Commemoration of Canova in the Scuola Grande Della Carita
An image of "Commemoration of Canova in the Scuola Grande della Carita", created by Giuseppe Borsato in 1822 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Commemoration of King Mausolus by Queen Artemisia
An image of "Commemoration of King Mausolus by Queen Artemisia", created by Arnold Houbrakenz (Oil on canvas, 66 x 79 cm).
Library of Congress
Loc: With an Even Hand, Brown vs. Board at Fifty
A special exhibit at the Library of Congress to commemorate the Brown vs. Board of Education 50 year anniversary.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
September 17 is recognized in the United States as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the creation and signing of the supreme law of the land and to honor and...
University of Virginia
Virginia Center for Digital History: Roots of Lewis and Clark
Site that links numerous projects together to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes letters, documentary and early writings on the travels. There are a few links which may no longer work.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army Nurse Corps
This brochure was printed to commemorate and capture the history of the Army Nurse Corps. Read about their amazing adventures in WWII while looking at pictures and learning amazing facts about these women.
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing War: Stories From the Veterans History Project
The Library of Congress has gathered many stories from veterans of American Wars, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the First Iraq War, and the war on terror. Photos, audio interviews, and manuscripts accompany most of the...