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Cyark: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in downtown Washington DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is the first on the National Mall not devoted to a U.S....
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Cyark: Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC stands as a tribute to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. You can learn about this memorial structure through the exhibit and 3D explorer featured here.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Pierre Charles L'enfant

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of L'Enfant's service in the United States, including service in the Revolutionary War and planning the layout for the nation's capital. (In Spanish)
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Treasures of Library of Congress: Imagination

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is on an unusual exhibit at the Library of Congress that focuses on the American imagination in the realm of the arts. Here you can find original documents and drawings in architecture, music, literature and more.
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Atomic Archive

Atomicarchive: Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Inf, 1987

For Students 9th - 10th
Article summarizes the bilateral ratified treaty between the US and USSR in 1987. Further Narrative provides information on the specifics of the Treaty.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Maya Lin

For Students 9th - 10th
Maya Lin became famous at the age of 21 as the architect and creator of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Here you can read about her numerous architectural projects and her promotion of human rights.
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Read Works

Read Works: Nick Visits the Lincoln Memorial

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Nick who visited the Lincoln Memorial while on vacation with his family. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Virginia Trekkers

Virginia Trekkers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel Virginia with the Virginia Trekkers, a group of hardy teachers, as they trek around the beautiful State of Virginia! Virtually visit areas of geological and historical significance across the five regions: Appalachian Plateau,...
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Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, Dc: Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for country specific information on the geography of Ecuador from the Embassy of Ecuador. Covers the Coast, the Highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Jefferson Memorial

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features an image and brief description of the Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, DC which was built in honor of Thomas Jefferson.
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National Park Service: Mary Mc Leod Bethune Council House

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House located in Washington, DC. It was Bethune's last residence and "the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women".
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D Cist: Rush Bagot Monument Comes Out of Hiding

For Students 9th - 10th
This newspaper article gives a brief description of the Rush-Bagot Treaty in its reporting on the monument to this treaty in Washington DC.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour: Withdrawal of Us Troops From Afghanistan Hangs Over Karzai Visit

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the events leading up to the Washington meeting between President Obama and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan in May 2010. A top issue for discussion will be President Obama's deadline of July 2011 to start withdrawing...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Volta Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
Founded in 1887 by Alexander Graham Bell "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge relating to the Deaf"; merged with the American Association for the Promotion and Teaching of Speech to the Deaf in 1908, and operates today as the...
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White House

For Students Pre-K - 1st
United States
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Etc: Maps Etc: The First Battle of Bull Run, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the battle site of the First Battle of Bull Run or Battle of Manassas, and its proximity to Washington DC. The map shows the railroads in the area, Manassas Junction, Centerville, Bull Run Creek, the Warrenton Turnpike,...
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The Supreme Court

For Students 1st - 5th
Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
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Abraham Lincoln Statue

For Students 1st - 5th
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
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The u.s. Capitol's Dome

For Students 1st - 5th
Provides brief historical facts on the U.S. Capitol, home of Congress in Washington, DC.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's History: District of Columbia

For Students 3rd - 5th
Brief basic facts about the District of Columbia including meaning of its name, date became a state, capital city, map.
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United States Capital

For Students Pre-K - 1st
United States capital

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