University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of New York
A collection of maps of the state of New York, including links to city maps, historical city maps, and maps of National Parks, Monuments, and historical places.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of West Virginia
A collection of West Virginia maps, including city maps and maps of national parks, monuments, and historic sites.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of North Carolina
A collection of city maps, historical city maps, and maps of national parks, monuments, and historic sites in North Carolina.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Ohio
A collection of state, city and historical maps of Ohio. Also includes maps of national parks and monuments in the state.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Sieur De Monts, 1919
A road map of the Sieur de Monts National Monument in Maine, from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing the roads on Mt. Desert Island, Bar Harbor, and the coastal features of Frenchman's Bay and Blue Hill Bay.
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Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Memorials to Canadians' Achievements & Sacrifices
This site is a guide to the memorials erected for Canadians throughout the world. Since Confederation, Canadians have served around the world in military actions for the cause of peace and freedom. Over a hundred thousand Canadians have...
US National Archives
Our Documents: Official Program for March on Washington(1963)
Contains a copy of the original program for the March on Washington that featured Martin Luther King. Provides a summary of the civil rights movement at that time.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Bringing the "New Colossus" to America
This lesson plan provides suggestions for augmenting a study of The Statue of Liberty. Includes information on the Emma Lazarus sonnet, "The New Colossus," (which was written about the statue) and the attitudes towards immigration during...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Sounds of the Sonnet
"Sound Experiments" drive this lesson plan. Sonnet analysis is accompanied by readings based on specific emotions. At this website, there are several links full-text sonnets by such authors as Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Longfellow, and...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey Home Page: Acid Rain
Learn about acid rain and the devasting effects it has on the U.S., particularly on our nation's capital and monuments.
Kidport
Symbols of America
Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Lincoln Memorial (3 5)
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
US Senate
U.s. Capitol Virtual Tour : A "Capitol" Experience
Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.
Read Works
Read Works: Remembering a Forgotten President
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about John Adams, second president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The Statue of Liberty Arrived in Ny
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France. This Library of Congress timeline provides more interesting information about how this statue came to be in New York harbor. Includes (requires QuickTime).
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Holyland Corporation: Holyland Model of Ancient Jerusalem
A reconstruction of Jerusalem at the time of the second temple, with photographs of important sites.
Other
Galen R. Frysinger: People and Places of the World: Tiananmen Square
Check out great photographs of Tiananmen Square, which is "located at the center at the center of Beijing City." A great resource for offering a visual context to the events of the democracy movement.
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Scrapbookpages.com: The City of Nurnberg
This site from the Scrapbookpages.com provides information about Nurnberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. Famous people who lived and worked in Nurnberg (e.g., the artist Albrecht Durer) are...
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Pc L'enfant Coin
This site from The Arlington National Cemetery contains a biography of L'Enfant (1754-1852) and information about the L'Enfant Monument. You will also find quotes about him, as well as by him. This site also includes several pictures.
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Pierre Charles L'enfant Gravesite
This site from The Arlington National Cemetery contains a biography of L'Enfant (1754-1852) and information about the L'Enfant Monument. You will also find quotes about him, as well as by him. This site also includes several pictures.
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Kendall Buster With One of Her Sculptures
National Public Radio makes the connection between art and science by exploring the work of sculptor Kendall Buster. Site visitors can open an audio file to hear an interview with microbiologist-turned-artist Kendall Buster. Buster uses...
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Still From 'Fantastic Voyage'
National Public Radio makes the connection between art and science by exploring the work of sculptor Kendall Buster. Site visitors can open an audio file to hear an interview with microbiologist-turned-artist Kendall Buster. Buster uses...
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Kendall Buster Inside 'Garden Snare'
National Public Radio makes the connection between art and science by exploring the work of sculptor Kendall Buster. Site visitors can open an audio file to hear an interview with microbiologist-turned-artist Kendall Buster. Buster uses...
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