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Government Sites
Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life - Explore
artifacts from Lincoln's life, including a suit used during his presidency and the top hat he wore to Ford’s Theater
on April 14, 1865.
America's Founding Fathers -
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention - In 1787, 55 delegates attended the Constitutional
Convention sessions, but only 39 actually signed the Constitution; read biographies of all the delegates.
Black Wings - National Air and Space Museum - Black Wings tells the story of
how one group of Americans overcame enormous obstacles to break into aviation.
Digging for Answers - 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 - Browse
through the hundreds of photographs, documents, and film clips; you can collect assets, track your path, search,
and create a poster, movie, or your own pathway.
First Ladies at the Smithsonian - Admire the
famous collection of gowns from the First Ladies and to learn about the contributions made by the women who
wore them.
First Ladies of the United States - White House - Lots of great information about the
First Ladies throughout our history.
Hall of Presidents - National Portrait Gallery - This virtual tour will allow you to navigate
through the National Portrait Gallery's, Hall of Presidents.
History and Culture - Smithsonian Education - This
site has games and resources for both American and World History.
Lewis and Clark - America's Story - 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.
National Museum of American History's Kids Page - Explore American history
with your child through great books and fun family activities you can do at home.
Portraits of the Presidents - A portrait gallery of all of the U.S. presidents.
Presidential
Libraries - Presidential Libraries present vast archives of documents and museums full of important
Presidential artifacts.
Presidential Timeline of the 20th Century - View resources, video and audio files from the
collections of twelve Presidential Libraries.
Research Presidential Materials from Presidential Libraries -
Every day the President and his staff generate thousands of documents providing insight into the issues
confronting our nation; includes audio and visual collections to use for your research.
Women's
History Month - This site pays tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and
the planet have proved invaluable to society.
Other Resources
Lewis and Clark Journey Log - Learn about Lewis and Clark's adventures
through the interactive journal.
Page Revised - 11/8/2011
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