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The Mary Rose Trust: Welcome to the Mary Rose

For Students 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive website that explores the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's favorite ship. Use the tool bar at the top of the site to find out about the ship itself, its construction, life on board the ship, and naval history during the reign of...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: The Waves of World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover more about the women of the Naval Reserve during World War II.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Birth of the u.s. Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the United States Navy, from pre-Revolutionary times through the nineteenth century. Learn about the maritime commerce, wartime influence, and Congressional actions relating to the development of the Navy.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: The Potsdam Conference, July August 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief summary with pictures of the Potsdam Conference.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: The Navy Travels Undersea

For Students 9th - 10th
[Archived Content] Have you ever wondered how it is possible to explore the ocean floor? This interactive site developed by the U.S. Navy answers this and other questions through various activities. Includes a biography of Dr. Ballard.
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US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Loot: Why the Vikings Came to Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 8th and 9th centuries C.E., the Vikings raided many settlements in England. This article investigates why that happened and why the Vikings were so successful in their raids.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Winning the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the resources available to the Union and Confederate military forces, the Anaconda Plan undertaken by the North to squeeze the economy of the South, and the delaying tactics of General George McClellan who hesitated to attack...
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US Navy

Navy.mil: John Paul Jones

For Students 9th - 10th
Our history is made up of legendary people! We love their stories of bravery in the face of extreme adversity. Among these is John Paul Jones, who is credited with the immortal reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Grace Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of the programming pioneer, Grace Murray Hopper. Discusses her education, teaching career, and distinguished career as a naval officer.
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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: First British Colony: Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a brief, to-the-point account of the settlement at Jamestown and its ultimate success.