Khan Academy
Khan Academy: "Massive Resistance" and the Little Rock Nine
Read about the famous civil rights protest in Little Rock, Kansas in 1957 when nine African American students attempted to enter Central High School on the first day of school. Despite the presence of federal troops at the school for the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Barack Obama
Biography of President Barack Obama, the first African American to hold that office.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: George Washington Biography
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: David Hunter
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features David Hunter, a Union officer during the American Civil War who issued an emancipation proclamation (May 9, 1862) that was annulled by President Abraham Lincoln (May 19).
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Charles Spurgeon Johnson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Charles Spurgeon Johnson, a U.S. sociologist, authority on race relations, and the first black president (1946-56) of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. (established in 1867 and long...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Clay
Henry Clay, the famous American statesman and orator. He ran for president unsuccessfully several times. Speaker of the House of Representatives, US Secretary of State, Senator from Kentucky.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Detective Allan Pinkerton
Allan Pinkerton saved Abraham Lincoln from an assassination attempt, started the United States Secret Service and helped slaves seek freedom via the Underground Railroad. Learn about his early life in Scotland and view a photograph of...
New York Times
New York Times: A Diverse First Family
Investigate Barack Obama's family tree to discover his family's diverse multicultural roots.