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The Marshall Plan: The Vision of a Family of Nations
The European Recovery Act (aka the Marshall Plan) was designed to bring together and develop a spirit of cooperation among European nations after World War II. Class members examine the materials from the Marshall Plan exhibit and assess...
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Reader's Theater: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The opening chapters of Mark Twain's masterpiece, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, can be daunting for some readers. A reader's theater assignment divides the second chapter of the novel into a seven-role script, allowing readers to work...
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Us State Department: u.s. Relations With Russia
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Russia. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page. (April 2018)
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America.gov: Edward R. Murrow [Pdf]
Highlights the life and career of broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. Examines his "This is London" reports during World War 11, the Senator McCarthy anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s, his critical treatment of migrant workers, and...
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Freedom of Information Act
Full Text of the Freedom of Information Act is revealed in this U.S. Department site.
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Congressional Research: u.n. Inspections for Weapons of Mass Destruction [Pdf]
Published in 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report provides a detailed summary of the 2002-2003 U.N. Weapons Inspections in Iraq. (March 28, 2003) [23 pages]
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Info Usa: Foreign Trade and Global Economic Policies
U.S. foreign trade and global economic policies have changed direction dramatically during the more than two centuries that the United States has been a country. In the early days of the nation's history, government and business mostly...
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America.gov: American Life: Bridge to the 21st Century
Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.
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America.gov: The Right to Legal Counsel: The Gideon v. Wainwright Decision
This article provides an overview of the right to legal representation for the poor and Chief Justice Black's opinion in the precedent-setting case.
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America.gov: Government of the People: The Role of the Citizen
A chapter taken from the U.S. State Department's "Outline of U.S. Government," that focuses on the foundation of American representative democracy. Provides comparison with other democracies, along with the essential role of the U.S....
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United States Mission to Madagascar
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in Madagascar, including cultural, development, and traveler issues.
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United States Embassy: Cairo Egypt
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in Egypt, including economic aid, national security, and travel information.
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Embassy of the United States: Baghdad: Iraq
Provides updates on events in Iraq from the U.S. Embassy. Also provides numerous links to other U.S. government sites concerning Iraq.
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U.s. Department of State: Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay
The official website of the Embassy of Paraguay in the United States. Explore the site, especially the 'Links of Interest' on the right.
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Office of the Historian: Tehran Conference, 1943
A thorough discussion of what transpired at the Tehran Conference in December, 1943, among the Allied leaders. Find out about future war strategy as well as postwar plans for Europe and the Pacific.
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Office of the Historian: The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 1962
This site gives a clear, succinct look at the Cuban Missile Crisis, its causes, and the results. See how direct and indirect communication between President Kennedy and Soviet leader, Nikita Khruschev, resolved this potentially horrific...
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Office of the Historian: The Berlin Crisis, 1958 1961
Because Berlin was a divided city, between East and West, there was potential for diplomatic problems. Read about President Eisenhower's failed attempts to negotiate with Soviet Premier Khrushchev, and the negotiations between President...
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U.s. Department of State: Atlantic Charter
This article published by the US Department of State's Office of the Historian discusses the significance of the Atlantic Charter. In it Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill agreed on a broad statement of war aims for Great Britain...
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Office of the Historian: The Trent Affair, 1861
Find out about the diplomatic crisis between the United States and Great Britain at the beginning of the Civil War, why it was important to the North and South, and how it was resolved.
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U.s. Department of State: Albany Plan of Union, 1754
Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.
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Foreign Relations of the United States
This site provides an extensive amount of information on presidential foreign policy for both the past and present administrations. This government site offers a great deal of high level information.
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Us Embassy in Ireland
This is the official site of the American Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland.
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Office of the Historian: The Xyz Affair and the Quasi War With France 1798 1800
Learn about the issues and people involved in the XYZ Affair between the United States and France. This article explains both what happened and what some of the significant after-effects were for US diplomatic relations with European...
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United States Embassy: Athens, Greece
This is the homepage of the United States Embassy in Greece. At this site, you can find out about Greek-U.S. relations, including current events.