Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 8: An Age of Confidence and Anxiety
This extensive learning module examines the United States' response to the global uncertainty and instability that followed World War II and the ways that marginalized groups challenged discrimination, and the counter-responses to their...
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: North Korean Military Adventurism
This collection of documents provides a historical record of North Korea's brinkmanship and military-diplomatic campaigns since 1968, including the seizure of the USS Pueblo, attempted assassinations of President Park Chung Hee, and the...
Other
Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Park Memorials
Explore the Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and more memorials located throughout the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
Library of Congress
Loc: From the Home Front and the Front Lines
Exhibition consisting of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project collections.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: A Day of Remembrance
This resource explains the reasons for a day dedicated to recalling the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers. Direct web links take students to pages that explain in concise language "Why Remember", "Whom Do We Remember", "What Should We...
Curated OER
Korean War Refugees
This history of North Korea details the cult of personality that developed around Kim Il-sung and what has happened since his death in 1994 with the rise of his son and successor, Kim Jong Il.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Postwar Challenges
A brief survey of the beginning of the Cold War and the challenges that faced the United States in confronting communist totalitarianism.
US National Archives
Docsteach: What Kind of Leader Was General Douglas Mac Arthur?
In this activity, students will analyze video clips, photographs, and written documents related to General Douglas MacArthur to explore the controversy surrounding his career, especially the decision by President Harry S. Truman to...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: The United States Enters the Korean Conflict
This is a lesson plan outline which correlates the relationship between NSC-68 and U.S. policy in Korea. A National Archives and Records Administration site (NARA) with additional links to more teaching resources.
Curated OER
Map 45: The Korean Conflict 1950 1951
Detailed history of the Korean War from a larger work on U.S. military history: the decision to go to war, the military engagements, the stalemate, and the aftermath. [Maps included but photographs from the original publication are not.]
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Dwight David Eisenhower
This ibiblio.org site is a biographical account of the 34th president of the U.S., Dwight D. Eisenhower. Contains interesting details, particularly of his military career.
Other
Images of Hope: American Red Cross Posters, 1918 1951
Exhibit of American Red Cross posters from 1918 to 1951, with text about the artists, and the use of the poster.
Other
U.s. Army Homepage
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the U.S. Army! Site is active and informative. Examples of topics: Leaders, History, Vision, What's New, Korean War, Soldiers - Organizations and Relocation. Also offers a great "click on"...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Dickey Chapelle
Dickey Chapelle worked in World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War as a photojournalist, one of the first women to do this. She led an unconventional life and took many risks. This is a short biography of her life.
Savvas Learning
Prentice Hall: Documents Library the Gi Bill of Rights
This site offers some historical background information about the passing of the GI Bill. Also lists the current benefits provided by the bill, along with the main provisions of the GI Bills associated with World War II, the Korean...
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Bell South Digital Storyteller: Generations of Heroes
Information and advice for participating in a digital storytelling project that documents the experiences and memories of those who have served the United States in war or other military conflicts. Step-by-step instructions, useful...
Library of Congress
Loc: Veterans History Project
A collection, sponsored by the Library of Congress, of stories and experiences of veterans "while they are still among us." Students can also interview a veteran using the Project Kit supplied. Choose: How to participate in the Project...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman Biography
A very easy-to-read biographical sketch of Harry S. Truman. Includes suggestions for further reading.
Mount Holyoke College
Nsc 68: Prologue to Rearmament
Article outlines the history of the NSC-68 document from drafting through its submission to the President. The impact of the document on defense spending is also explained.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Truman and Mac Arthur
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the controversy that brought about President Truman's firing of General Douglas MacArthur, and find out how MacArthur pled his case in the realm of public opinion.
US Navy
Assault From the Sea, the Amphibious Landing at Inchon
[Archived Content] A huge document from the Department of the Navy. Each section of the document is broken down into small files for easier viewing.
Other
Australian Dictionary of Biography: Mac Arthur, Douglas (1880 1964)
General Douglas MacArthur was a prominent military figure in both World Wars and the Korean War. During World War II offensives in the Pacific, he worked closely with Australian forces. He oversaw the surrender of Japan at the end of the...
Curated OER
Loc: Experiencing War, Military Medicine
Stories focuses on military medicine and highlights personal accounts from doctors, nurses and individuals providing medical support.
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