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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.
Biography of Abraham Lincoln - (White House) - Learn about our 16th
president.
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)
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.
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..
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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