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...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Truman Doctrine: Address Before Congress, March 12, 1947
A transcript of President Truman's speech delivered before a joint session of Congress outlining the need for financial assistance to Greece and Turkey for US influence in the region.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Ratifying the Constitution
The process for ratifying the United States Constitution is explained in simple terms. Suggestions for research projects, resource links, and some activities are included. The rest of the site has lots more information on the U. S....
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Powers of the Federal Government
The division of powers between the federal and state levels of the United States government is described. Suggestions for research projects, resource links, and some activities are included.
US Senate
United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
The official place for information on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention of May 1787 is explained in kid-friendly terms. Suggestions for research projects, resource links and some activities are included. The rest of the site has lots more information on the US government.
Curated OER
Library of Congress: 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. Be sure to click on "The Art of War," a...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: An Evaluation of the New Deal
No discussion about the Great Depression can be complete without a look at the legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal programs. Read about the changes and effects on the economy brought about by the programs, but see what...
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...