Federation of American Scientists
Fas: Cuban Missile Crisis
This site from the Federation of American Scientists has lots of photos regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as Foreign Relations Documents.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Cold War Erupts
World War II ended in 1945 and the Cold War began immediately. Read about the mistrust Western Europe and the United States felt towards the Soviet Union and Joseph Stalin. Learn how the Soviets expanded their realm of influence and...
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn the Glossary and Terms of the Cold War. Definitions for words such as glasnost, detente, SALT, Iron Curtain, and proxy war.
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The Lost Border
Offers color photographs and images of the division between West and East Germany. Most images are of the Berlin Wall and military installations affecting social conditions.
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Diefenbunker Virtual Tour
For those that are unable to tour the Diefenbunker on a field trip, these pictures are a good substitute. Students can get an idea of what the interior is really like.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Berlin Wall
Kids learn about the history of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. This wall kept people from freely leaving East Berlin.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Joseph Stalin
This site from the Fordham University gives the original text of a reply from Stalin to Churchill in 1946. This text deals with England's view of communism in Europe.
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