University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: End to the Cold War
Brief overview of G. W. Bush administration policy and the collapse of the Soviet Union effectively ending the Cold War.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Beaver Wars
A brief description of the Iroquois tribe making war on other tribes in order to advance their trade in furs with the Europeans. These events are known as the Beaver Wars.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: After the Civil War: The New South
After the Civil War, there was some impetus to modernize the South's economy to make it more industrialized and less agrarian. It never gained traction while sharecropping and tenant farming did, ensuring the persistence of rural...
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Siteseen: American Historama: George W Bush
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George W Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Diary of George W. Robinson: Uss Oregon
Diary of George W. Robinson who was a fireman aboard the USS Oregon during the Spanish-American War provides a rare glimpse into life and events on a battleship during the war.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Private Hermann W Kuchmeister's Account: Cienfuegos Cable Cutting Expedition
Spanish American War Website presents information from the lecture papers of Private Hermann W. Kuchmeister's in which he gives an account of Cinefuegos Cable Cutting Expedition.
Other
W.v. History: Senator Harley M. Kilgore and Japan's Wwii Business Practices
An article from the West Virginia History Journal, Volume 55, this discusses the oil dealings of Japan leading up to World War II. Sanctions against Japan are also discussed. Published in 1996.
US National Archives
Nara: Guide to Federal Records: War Industries Board
This National Archives and Records Administration site contains various records of the War Industries Board, disclosing the administrative history of the War Industries Board as well as specific events.
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Siteseen: American Historama: George H. W. Bush
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George H.W. Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
USA Today
Us atoday.com: Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush
This article discusses the Iraq War and Bush's presidency.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Portraits of Texas Governors
Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...
CNN
Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
PBS
Online Newshour:domestic Security
Features an ongoing collection of articles and resources providing current and past news on domestic security and the war on terrorism. Gives facts on our domestic surveillance programs, the National Security Agency, the USA Patriot Act...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
BBC
Bbc News: Bush and Blair Admit Iraq Errors
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
PBS
Pbs Frontline:target America
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: September 11th
The Global War on Terror began with the terror attacks on American soil on September 11. Read about what led up to the attacks, how our country responded, and the fallout from our fight against terrorism. Included is a summary,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: War on Terror
This Wikipedia article discusses the United States counter-terrorism strategy and its controversy.
Other
Abraham Lincoln's White House: Henry Halleck (1815 1872)
Henry Halleck had brains, but had trouble putting his ideas to work. This very readable biography discusses his military career during the Civil War.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Iraq War
Features interesting facts and detailed information on the Iraq War Iraq War (2003 - 2011) and Saddam Hussein the dictator and president of Iraq.
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Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
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