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Archives of Ontario

The Archives of Ontario Remembers Our Canadian War Heroes

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual exhibit showcases a series of letters written from the battlefront during World War One by brothers, Charlie and Wally Gray, who joined the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry in the spring of 1915. Experience life on the...
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Other

Letters From the Front: Jewish War Heroes

For Students 9th - 10th
The experience of Jews that served in the Red Army during World War II through letters, diaries, photographs and music.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Heroes Remember Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
Search this data base and view interviews with veterans who recount their experiences in the First, Second, South African and Korean Wars. The data base may be searched by war, geographic location, campaign, branch, unit or occupation....
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Other

Lives of Civil War Heroes: Biography of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw

For Students 9th - 10th
Index to links for biographies of Robert Gould Shaw and information about the 54th Massachusetts.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: South Carolina Revolutionary War Heroes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers Revolutionary War heroes Thomas Sumter, Andrew Pickens, and Francis Marion.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Historically Speaking: The Human Cost of War

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module gives students the opportunity to view and listen to hundreds of interviews with people who experienced first hand the Korean and First and Second world wars. This is an excellent teaching resource that helps...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Star Wars: The Magic of Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition relates the original Star Wars film trilogy to the "hero's journey" presented in Joseph Campbell's "Hero With a Thousand Faces" and "The Power of Myth." Originally accompanied an exhibit at the Museum, but now stands...
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Brigham Young University

Byu: Scott's Official History: American Negro in the World War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of a book about the military history of African Americans in World War I. Emmett J. Scott wrote this book in 1919 to detail the experiences of African American soldiers in World War I, covering such topics as...
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Other

Irin: Sierra Leone: Election Could Turn on Kamajor War Heroes/criminals

For Students 9th - 10th
Just prior to the Sierra Leone election of 2007, the Special Court of Sierra Leone found the last two Kamajor indictees guilty of war crimes. The impact of these trials on the upcoming elections is analyzed in this article. [Published...
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Other

Pa'lante Latino: Galvez's Contribution to the American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the contributions of Spanish governor Bernando De Galvez during the American Revolutionary War. Deemed a war hero, Galvez's efforts for freedom have made him a legacy within Latino society.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Agamemnon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn more about Agamemnon, King of Mycenae and leader and hero of the Trojan War in this site. See pictures and links to myths about him.
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Other

Hall of Black Achievement: Sergeant William H. Carney, c.m.h.: Civil War Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of William H. Carney, inspiration of the 54th Massachusetts. There is a link to an audio reading of the narrative.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Bell South Digital Storyteller: Generations of Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information and advice for participating in a digital storytelling project that documents the experiences and memories of those who have served the United States in war or other military conflicts. Step-by-step instructions, useful...
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University of Texas at Austin

Voces Oral History Project: u.s. Latinos and Latinas and World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Find personal narratives from Hispanic Americans that served in World War II. Many faced harrowing experiences in war only to be discriminated against upon returning home.
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A&E Television

History.com: Black Heroes Throughout Us Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront forces who fought for America, from the Revolution to World War II. During the American Revolution, thousands of Black Americans fought -- on both sides of the conflict. As America's Civil...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Signaling at Cuzco Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source material offers an account of the actions of Pvt. John Fitzgerald and Sgt. John Quick signaling for help during the Spanish-American War battle at Cuzco Well.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Danger in Fire Room 2!

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the danger associated with the Spanish American war vessels, powered by coal and steam, and the quick-thinking men who went beyond the call of duty.
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World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Cesare Battisti: Italian Patriot, Hero, Martyr

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of Cesare Battisti, an Italian patriot and politician of Austrian citizenship, who became a prominent Irredentist at the start of the First World War. Although condemned as a traitor in Austria, in Italy he is considered a...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Stubby (Canine Mascot and Hero)

For Students 9th - 10th
A great story about the brindle pup who was the mascot of the 102 Infantry, 26th Yankee Division. Find out about the exploits of this extraordinary dog in World War I.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Presidential Log Cabins: Ulysses S. Grant, Hero of the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger biography of presidents is this article which focuses on Ulysses S. Grant in his role as general in the Civil War.
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East of England Broadband Network

E2 Bn: History's Heroes: The Heroine and the Holocaust

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A history unit taking a close look at Poland during World War II. Meet the courageous Irena Sendlerowa, who helped save thousands of children. Activities expanding students' understanding of this hero and how Poland was involved in the...
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BBC

Bbc History: In Search of Scotland: Wars of Independence: William Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Scotland's early hero, William Wallace. From England's point of view, a traitor, murderer, and outlaw. Find out the true life history of this famed hero.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Heroes Remember Canadian Chinese Veterans

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of Chinese men and women who served in the Second World War. At that time, the Chinese were not even allowed to vote and their courageous efforts in the war went unacknowledged. This article tries to...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Heroes Remember: Canadian Chinese Veterans

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of Chinese men and women who served in the Second World War. At that time, the Chinese were not even allowed to vote and their courageous efforts in the war went unacknowledged. This web site tries...

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