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Eyewitness to History: The Galveston Hurricane of 1900
Article with photographs about the Galveston hurricane of 1900 provides a survivor's eye witness account of the devastation.
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Eye Witness to History: The Old West
This resource provides first-hand accounts and background information on the Old West. Content touches on crossing the plains, cowboys, train robberies, Dalton Gang's Last Raid, Custer's Last Stand, the Death of Billy the Kid, and much...
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Eye Witness to History: The Death of George Washington, 1799
This article details the circumstances of the death of George Washington, the first president of the United States. There are quotes from several people in attendance.
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Eye Witness to History: Washington d.c. 1800
This article offers personal accounts from Abigail Adams regarding her journey and arrival in the new national capital.
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Eye Witness to History: Loose Lips Sink Ships
This site discusses article discusses the rules of conduct regarding disclosure of personal and military information that may have compromised military efforts during World War II.
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Eyewitness to History: Encounter With the Texas Rangers, 1876
This firsthand account of an encounter with some of the men from the Texas Rangers, a group of law enforcement officers in nineteenth century Texas.
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Eyewitness to History: Making Movies, 1920
Firsthand account of the filmimg of director D.W. Griffith's movie Way Down East staring actress Lillian Gish.
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Eyewitness to History: America in the 1930s: Great Depression
This history of the Great Depression looks at its effect on American citizens, including the changes to women's societal roles. Includes photographs.
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Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776
Thomas Jefferson had the task of writing the Declaration of Independence amongst the tense climate of the Revolutionary War. This site by EyeWitness to History details information surrounding the writing of this great document.
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Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776
Thomas Jefferson had the task of writing the Declaration of Independence amongst the tense climate of the Revolutionary War. This site by EyeWitness to History details information surrounding the writing of this great document.
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Eye Witness to History: The Burning of Rome, 64 Ad
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, outlines the burning of Rome the night of July 18, 64 A.D.
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Eye Witness to History: The Burning of Rome, 64 Ad
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, outlines the burning of Rome the night of July 18, 64 A.D.
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Poland 1940
Read about the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939. The site also contains diary entries from Dr. Zygmunt Klukowski, who was the chief physician of a small hospital in the village of Szczebrzeszyn south of the city of Lublin. An...
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Louis Xvi
EyeWitness to History offers information on the execution of Louis XVI and the circumstances surrounding it. An account of his death is given by a priest who accompanied Louis XVI on that fateful day.
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Marie Antoinette
EyeWitness to History offers information on the execution of Louis XVI and the circumstances surrounding it. An account of his death is given by a priest who accompanied Louis XVI on that fateful day.
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The Execution
EyeWitness to History offers information on the execution of Louis XVI and the circumstances surrounding it. An account of his death is given by a priest who accompanied Louis XVI on that fateful day.
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Eye Witness to History: Carnage at Antietam
This EyeWitness to History site contains a short summary of the Battle of Antietam followed by the firsthand account of Lt. Frederick Hitchcock of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.
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Eye Witness to History: Carnage at Antietam
This EyeWitness to History site contains a short summary of the Battle of Antietam followed by the firsthand account of Lt. Frederick Hitchcock of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.
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John Wilkes Booth
A detailed description of Booth's flight from the scene of the assassination of Lincoln, and Booth's eventual death. Includes an eyewitness account.
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Eyewitness to History: The Death of President Lincoln, 1865
A detailed description of Lincoln's last day with an eyewitness account of the assassination. Includes information on the trial of Booth's conspirators.
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Eyewitness to History: The Death of President Lincoln, 1865
A detailed description of Lincoln's last day with an eyewitness account of the assassination. Includes information on the trial of Booth's conspirators.
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Eyewitness to History: The Death of President Lincoln, 1865
A detailed description of Lincoln's last day with an eyewitness account of the assassination. Includes information on the trial of Booth's conspirators.
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Eye Witness to History: U Boat Attack, 1916
Read about the rise of u-boat warfare and a personal account of a u-boat attack from the diary of a u-boat commander. Provided by EyeWitness to History.
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Eye Witness to History: U Boat Attack, 1916
Read about the rise of u-boat warfare and a personal account of a u-boat attack from the diary of a u-boat commander. Provided by EyeWitness to History.