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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Newsmaker: Madeleine Albright

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of Jim Lehrer's May 14, 1997, interview with Madeleine Albright concerning NATO and Russia. Political unrest in Zaire is also mentioned.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Afghanistan at Dangerous New Crossroads

For Students 9th - 10th
Current status in Afghanistan? According to a new report by the top U.S. commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the situation there is deteriorating even though almost eight years have passed since American and NATO forces invaded the...
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Article
US Department of State

Us Department of State: u.s. Relations With Iceland

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary of relations between the United States and Iceland which voted with the United States on virtually all major UN, NATO, and environmental issues. This site outlines the relations that exist between Iceland and the U.S. in...
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Other

Library of Congress/crs: Macedonia Country Background [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This Congressional Research Service report examines the ethnic tensions between Albanian rebels and the Macedonian government during the 1990s as well as the global response to the conflict in Macedonia in 2001. In addition, it provides...
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Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Background notes and map of Afghanistan comprise the front page. See menu items for further information such as reports from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, US aid in Afghanistan, NATO in Afghanistan, and notes on Rebuilding Afghanistan.
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Article
Other

Office of the Prime Minister: The 2007 G8 Summit

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource shows the significant role Canada plays as a global citizen. The 2007 G8 summit is analyzed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper including Canada's contributions.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Uk Troops in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the troops from the United Kingdom who are serving, have served, or have died in Afghanistan. Includes much background information about the Afghan war over the years.
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Curated OER

Aviation Enthusiasts Web: Luxembourg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Aviation Enthusiasts Web provides information on NATO AEW Force of Luxembourg and when Luxembourg entered NATO.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Secretary General Javier Solana

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The Congress of Vienna

For Students 9th - 10th
An international European Congress, a progressive predecessor to NATO and the UN, came together to join forces in establishing strong national borders in an effort to protect themselves from further revolutions and hopefully prevent...
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army and the New Look

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the following topics: Massive Retaliation and the New Look, "The NATO Build-up," "Continental Defense," "The Missile Era," "Challenges and Responses," "The Military Budget," "Defense Reorganization," "The Dual...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: News Flash: The End of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is an inquiry into events that occurred during the Cold War era. It is a technology-based project on one event that occurred during the Cold War(1945-1991). The Cold War describes the tense and hostile relationship between...
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.
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Website
Other

Overseas Security Advisory Council

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know about the Overseas Security Advisory Council - "an enormously succcessful joint venture for effective security cooperation. Topics include: Global News, What's New, Publications, and Site Search, among others.
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Website
Other

Detailed History of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the events of the Hungarian Revolution. It includes a timeline and glossary of events, people, and groups, and other organizations.
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Handout
US National Archives

Nara: The North Atlantic Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the North Atlantic Treaty. Scanned pages of the document's preamble and signature page in both English and French. Links to the full text and information about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Organizations

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about global organizations that work towards the common good. These include organizations based on agreements between two or more countries, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations. A PDF...
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Website
Other

Center for Strategic & International Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact." Site gives student information and research on topics of national and international security.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The Cold War

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the causes of the Cold War, America's efforts to oppose the spread of Communism, and the hunt for Communist sympathizers within the United States.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Warsaw Pact, 1955

For Students 9th - 10th
The Warsaw pact in 1955 was a treaty of friendship, co-operation, and cooperation assistance. Website gives the clauses of the Warsaw Pact in 1955.
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Website
Other

Foreign Policy Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Harry Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery explores presidendtial actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on Harry Truman to see what actions and decisions he made during his term of office. Read about his meeting with Joseph Stalin at Potsdam, the...
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center Digital Archives: Cold War History

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a historical survey of the cold war by using documents. Explores the documents through an interactive site as a pathway through history.
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Seato

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview details SEATO, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, that was formed in 1954. It was intended to be the Southeast Asian version of NATO.

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