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America's Story
- Discover the stories of America's past.Jump back in time, meet amazing Americans, explore the states and more.
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American Memory
- Visit the digital library and learn all about American history and culture.
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American Treasures of the Library of Congress
- A guide to some of the "treasures" in the Library of Congress. Check out Thomas Jefferson's handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence.
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Creating French Culture
- This Library of Congress page gives an overview of French history through the eyes of the art and culture of the times.
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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.
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Enactment of a Law
- Library of Congress site about the steps to enact a law in the U.S. Government.
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Encyclopedia Smithsonian
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian
resources on subjects from Art to Zoology.
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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.
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Getting the Picture
- View illustrated letters from the Archive of American Art, and see how people have used pictures
to help describe their words and feelings throughout history.
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Kids in the House
- Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you.
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Learn NPS
- Here you'll find curriculum, fun and games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media created by the National Park
Service and our partners.
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Learning Page - Library of Congress
- Learn about United States history and culture. View unique and rare documents, photographs, films, and audio recordings.
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Links to the Past
- Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and
districts.
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National Gallery of Art
- Choose a tour by school or medium and explore the National Gallery's collections of painting, sculpture, and graphic arts.
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National Museum of American History
- Learn interesting historical facts by clicking on the alphabetical list.
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Not Just for Kids
- In the Hands On History Room at the Museum, you can climb on a highwheel bicycle and pedal, send a message by telegraph, and
get your hands on history in many other ways.
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Our World
- The Library of Congress web site shares its collections, stories, online collections and more for students and teachers.
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Presidents of the United States
- The biographies of the presidents' give us a clear look into the highs and lows of American
history. Learn more about the presidents and the change we faced in the past and challenges yet to come.
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The Library of Congress Exhibitions
- View the collections of the Library of Congress. From designs of famous architects to the history of the Wizard of Oz, there
is something for everyone to enjoy.
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The Music of Sound - Neanderthal Jam
- You could learn a lot from old musical instruments. We're not talking about a pawnshop full of
rusted saxophones and busted guitars, but about partly fossilized bones with holes that look suspiciously like wind
instruments.
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The Music Room
- The Museum also explores history through dozens of musical performances every year.
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Today In History
- The Library of Congress began a day-by-day listing of historical events. Search the archive for the day of your
choice.
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Triumph of the Baroque
- Explore Baroque architecture in Europe from 1600-1750 with this National Gallery of Art exhibit.
See what churches, chapels, palaces, and private homes of the period looked like.
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Truman Library Kids Page
- Learn all about Harry Truman, former president of the United States and all sorts of other "Truman" trivia.
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U.S. House of Representatives
- Great site for Government homework projects. Contains lots of documents related to the legislative process.
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Elysium
- Interact with Greek mythology. Meet the characters, read the myths, see the art, and get hooked!
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Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th Century
- How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car?
Computer? Telephone? Explore our list of the top 20 achievements, and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the
world.
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I Hear America Singing
- Have you ever thought about how American songs developed? This PBS site has a timeline covering the history of American concert song as well
as information on the writers, composers, artists, and movements that left their mark.
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Internet Public
Library
- A place where you can find all sorts of information on the history, government, presidents,
people, and states of the United States.
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Is the Past in your Future?
- This site looks at the importance of and careers in historical archaeology.
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Take Your Kids To Vote
- This site has great activities for future voters of all ages. Here are some ideas of things to do
that are FUN!... and also help to make voting a family tradition.
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The Face of Russia
- Learn about Russian history and culture through an interactive timeline of Russian art. Site from PBS Online includes paintings,
photographs, and Real Audio clips.
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The Symphony
- Learn what makes up an orchestra, get info on classical composers, play some musical games, and offer your opinion of major composition sound
clips.
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The Textile Museum
- Learn about the history, collections, and purpose of textile arts.
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Glossary for Medieval Art and Architecture
- get definitions and illustrations of words like sarcophagus, atrium, and jamb. Hear their pronunciations too!
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Horus Gets In Gear
- H-GIG provides abbreviated versions of histories of the various countries. Its purpose is provide a collection of links to sites that introduce
the diversity of educational and research resources available on the web not ordinarily consulted by historians and history
students.
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BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper - History
- Site that contain many links to General, American, and Ancient History websites.
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Decopix
- Check out tons of photos that show examples of art deco architecture and print. Includes an introduction to the movement and an FAQ.
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Discovery School's A-to-Z History
- Explore history - ancient, United States, and world - in A-to-Z History.
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History of Cinematography
- The development of motion pictures happened over a long time period. This neat site has info on cinematography (and what
came before it) from 900 BC to the present day!
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Netstate.Com
- This fun site has more than the symbols, flags, seals, emblems, and famous people of each state. Find interesting trivia, comparisons, and the 50
state designs for U.S. quarters too!
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Sinai
- Explore this historic desert land that is Egypt's border with Israel. Meet the Bedouin inhabitants, tour amazing sites, dive its coral reefs, and
discover why it is considered a holy and sacred land for so many.
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Women in History
- Encyclopedia Britannica introduces you to important ladies in the U.S. from 1600 to modern times, complete with audio clips and photos.
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