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Government Sites
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial 1809-2009 - (Library of Congress) - It’s Abraham Lincoln’s
200th birthday, and America is celebrating! We remember Abraham Lincoln because as America’s 16th
President, he fought to keep the nation from splitting apart.
Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life - (National
Museum of American History) - Visit the online version of this exhibition to explore artifacts from Lincoln's life,
including the wedge he used to split wood in the 1830s, an office suit used during his presidency, and the top
hat he wore to Ford’s Theater on April 14, 1865.
Activists & Reformers - America's Story - They struggled for change to make
America a better place for all. Includes information on Jane Addams, Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr.,
and more.
African American
History and Culture - Encyclopedia Smithsonian - Find great information here about African
American artists, inventors, musicians and important people in U.S. history.
Amelia Earhart - America's Story - Amelia Earhart wasn't afraid to
break down barriers. In 1928, she was the first woman to fly as a passenger across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn
more about her.
America's Founding Fathers -
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention - (National Archives) - The original states, except
Rhode Island, collectively appointed 70 individuals to the Constitutional Convention, but a number did not
accept or could not attend. In all, 55 delegates attended the Constitutional Convention sessions, but only 39
actually signed the Constitution. Read biographies of all the delegates.
Bessie Coleman - Centennial of
Flight - (NASA) - "Brave Bessie" or "Queen Bess," as she became known, faced the double
difficulties of racial and gender discrimination in early 20th-century America but overcame such challenges to
become the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.
Biography of Abraham Lincoln - (White House) - Learn about our 16th
president.
Black Wings - National Air and Space Museum - (Smithsonian
Institution) - Black Wings tells the story of how one group of Americans overcame enormous obstacles to break
into aviation.
Clara Barton National Historic Site - The website consists of two sections: a virtual
tour of Clara Barton National Historic Site and an activities section with fun and educational learning
exercises.
Digging for Answers - (Smithsonian Education) - Tests your
research skills as well as your expertise. With each question, you have the choice of answering on your own or
trying to beat the clock as you search for the answer on a Smithsonian website. (Flash required)
Digital Vaults -
(National Archives) - Browse through the hundreds of photographs, documents, and film clips and discover the
connection between some of the National Archives' most treasured records. This Flash-based site (also
available in HTML) allows you to collect assets, track your path, search, and create a poster, movie, or your own
pathway.
Dorothea Lange - America's Story - (Library of Congress) - Photographer
Dorothea Lange is best known for her work documenting poor conditions of the migrant workers who traveled
in large numbers to California during the Great Depression of the late 1920s and 1930s. Learn more about
her.
Edison National Historic Site - Edison's improvements to the telegraph and the telephone
placed him on the cutting edge of communication technology at the turn of the Twentieth Century. If Edison
were living today, he would be interested in both the Internet and the World Wide Web, a technology that can
now make the legacy of the world's most famous inventor available to you.
First Ladies of the United States - They came from different social and economic
backgrounds, from many different geographical regions, and with diverse education preparation. Each First
Lady served our country well and each left her own mark. Visit this site to learn more about them.
George Washington: Surveyor and Mapmaker - (Library of Congress) -
Beginning with his early career as a surveyor and throughout his life as a soldier, planter, businessman, land
speculator, farmer, military officer, and president, George Washington relied on and benefitted from his
knowledge of maps. Between 1747 and 1799 Washington surveyed over two hundred tracts of land and held
title to more than sixty-five thousand acres in thirty-seven different locations.
Hall of Presidents - National Portrait Gallery - (Smithsonian Institution) - This virtual tour
will allow you to navigate through the National Portrait Gallery's, Hall of Presidents.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum - For Students -
(National Archives) - View the exhibit from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum and learn more
about his life and other exhibits.
History & Culture - Smithsonian
Education - (Smithsonian) - This site has resources for both American and World History.
Leaders & Statesmen - America's Library - (Library of Congress) - They
led this country to greatness in many ways. Features William Jennings Bryan, Benjamin Franklin, Pocahontas
and more.
Lewis and Clark - America's Story - (Library of
Congress) - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are best known for their expedition from the Mississippi River
to the West Coast and back. Learn more about the men and their journey.
Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library - (Library of Congress) - Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library
highlights two collections at the Library of Congress that feature the life of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), the
sixteenth president of the United States.
Mr. President - IdeaLab - (Smithsonian Institution) - A portrait gallery of all
of the U.S. presidents.
National Museum of American History - Discover history through objects, photographs,
and terrific books! Explore the playful side of invention with activities designed to use your imagination.
Portrait for
Kids - Follow the clues and help solve a make-believe mystery! Using your noggin and a special
spyglass tool, you’ll uncover hidden layers of the painting and learn fascinating facts about the portrait along
the way, from the National Gallery of Art. Let the sleuthing begin!
Presidential Libraries - (National Archives) - Presidential Libraries present vast
archives of documents, museums full of important Presidential artifacts, and informative web sites.
Presidential Timeline of the 20th Century - (National Archives) - The Presidential
Timeline provides a single point of access to an ever-growing selection of digitized assets from the collections
of the twelve Presidential Libraries.
Research Presidential Materials - (National Archives) - Every day the President and
his staff generate thousands of documents providing insight into the issues confronting our nation.
Presidential Libraries preserve not only these official records, but also the personal papers of Presidential
family members, associates, and friends.
The American Presidency - The American presidency has a fascinating history.
Learn more form this interesting site..
Tuskegee Airmen - American Visionaries -
(National Park Service) - In spite of adversity and limited opportunities, African Americans have played a
significant role in U.S. military history over the past 300 years. Before 1940, African Americans were barred
from flying for the U.S. military. Civil rights organizations and the black press exerted pressure that resulted in
the formation of an all African-American pursuit squadron based in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1941. They became
known as the Tuskegee Airmen.
Women's
History Month - (Library of Congress) - This site pays tribute to the generations of women whose
commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society.
Other Resources
300
Women Who Changed the World - Encyclopedia Britannica introduces you to important ladies in
the U.S. from 1600 to modern times, complete with audio clips and photos.
About: American
History - This site covers all kinds of topics in American history form the colonial history, civil war,
the industrial revolution, an more
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony - Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B.
Anthony helped to change the opportunities for women in the 1800s, 1900s and today. To learn more about
being a kid back then compared to being a kid today, check out the activities.
Lewis &
Clark - Learn about Lewis & Clark's adventures through the interactive journal, play games, see
photos and maps, and much more.
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