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Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the Us
This is the site of a non-profit service organization for schools with military programs approved by the Department of Defense and which maintain good standing in their regional accrediting organizations. It is designed as a source for...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Female Soldiers Graduate From Army Ranger School
Read about the historic accomplishment of Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver, who are the first women soldiers to graduate from Army Ranger school.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This online book provides a detailed account of the U.S. creation of the atomic bomb, the attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the aftermath. Written by The Manhattan Engineer District, a military committee, in 1946.
Yale University
Yale Law School: First Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Text of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first Inaugural address. In this speech, he outlines the world crisis facing the country in 1933. He also outlines the aims of government programs and his primary goal, which was to relieve unemployment by...
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Edublog: Dalton School: Rome Project
Looking for data about Classical Rome, check out the resources provided by The Dalton School.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Schenck v. United States (1919)
Features a syllabus of the landmark Supreme Court case of Schenck v. United States which decided that the defendant's right to criticize the draft was not protected by the First Amendment.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Whirlwind War
This site, provided by the U.S. Army, contains the hyperlinked text of The Whirlwind War, an extensive history of the Army's role in the Persian Gulf War. This is the whole book, so there is an abundance of resources here, including...
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Hernando Cortes
A biography of Hernando Cortes (or Cortez) (1485 -1547), a Spanish adventurer who conquered what is now central and southern Mexico. His seizure of land, power, and wealth made him the greatest Spanish conqueror in the Americas. His...
Other
Mother Jones: No Child Unrecruited 11/02
Progressive news source explores a little known portion of the No Child Left Behind Act which forces schools to give the military access to the names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information of their students, or face...
Library of Congress
Loc: African American Odyssey: The Civil Rights Era
This two-part feature on African American history offers an in-depth look at the events of the 1960's civil rights movement. Discusses voting rights, laws, military segregation, freedom rides, sit-ins and the NAACP. Includes historic...
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The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress: Advanced
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government...
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The Academy/united States Coast Guard Academy
Description of the US Coast Guard Academy and its curriculum and admissions requirements.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Julius Caesar Facts
Did you know Julius Caesar wanted to become a priest before joining the military? This is just one of the pieces of information included in this list of Caesar facts.
Read Works
Read Works: News Debate: Atten Hut!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating restrictions to military recruiting in high schools. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Weapons of World War I
The middle schoolers will use the Internet and the school's media center to discover the weapons of World War I. They will compare and contrast the weapons used during that time period with the weapons that are used in warfare today. At...
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Cincinnati Arts Association: Roman Legionary Soldier [Pdf]
Designed to accompany an outreach program that brings artists into the schools, this guide on Roman legionaries is full of information about the weapons and equipment used by Roman soldiers.
A&E Television
History.com: What Physics Reveals About the Jfk Assassination
A study suggests the "grassy knoll" JFK assassination theory is bogus. "The President's reactions just after the projectile impact were physically consistent with a gunshot wound caused by a high-energy Carcano military rifle bullet...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Trial of the Nazi Saboteurs (1942)
The eight Germans who landed on beaches were all graduates of a training school for saboteurs. The idea for a sabotage effort in America developed in late 1941, soon after a German spy network in the United States imploded when one of...
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El Salvador Military Rule
Here you'll find an overview of El Salvador. It discusses early 20th century instability with exports and government leading to rebellions. Good Basic information.
Other
A Perspective of the Ancient Romans
Explore this website created by a primary school. The site focuses on the Romans. There is a town tour, military news, important events and more.
Other
Canadian Government: Department of Defence: Canadian Navy Paper Ship Models
These paper warships can be downloaded and printed for assembly at home or school. They are quite challenging. They may be useful for a student project on the Canadian military.
Other
Family Search: Creek Indians
This website provides a fairly comprehensive look at the Creek Indians including a brief history, a timeline, birth and death records, references, and links to historical records. These records include: census data, and information from...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jean Marchand
A french soldier born in Thoissey, France, Nov. 22, 1863. He joined the army in 1883, but attended the military school of St. Maixent most of the time till 1887. He then went to West Africa for the purpose of aiding in exploring the...