WOW! Websites of the Week
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Odds n' Ends! This and That! Here you will find miscellaneous websites that haven't been added to a specific page yet but are of interest. Please let me know if you find others you think should be added to this site! |
Revolutionary War
From the CIA
The fight for American independence is a story of patriots and acts of great sacrifice. Even some of the most famous heroes have even more to their historic contributions than most people realize.
They initiated intelligence gathering in the United States and, in some cases, paid the highest price to forge a new nation.
Enjoy their stories:
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Nathan Hale
James Armistead Lafayette
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Perspecitives on Liberty
From PBS
"Get to know the people and times of the American Revolution:
Daily Life in the Colonies discover what rural life was like on an 18th-century Colonial farm.
The Global Village find out what was happening in the world at the time of the Revolution
Military Perspectives compare the real-life differences between American and British soldiers" |
The Chronicle of the Revolution
From PBS
"Read all about it! These newspaper chronicles let you experience first-hand the excitement and uncertainty of the American Revolution as it happened. Click on a city to read about the riveting historical headlines that shaped the war and America." |
The Road to Revolution - A Game!
From PBS
"Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!" |
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Flag Etiquette
From the Emily Post Institute
"There are certain rules and customs connected with the flag of the United States that all citizens should know and follow to show respect for the country and our patriotism." |
Clash of the Red Man
Two Cultures in Conflict: An Investigation into America's Experience With Genocide
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." Thomas Jefferson - The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. "This webquest is aimed at helping [students] understand one important part of the attempt of the Euro-American peoples to live up to the vision expressed in Thomas Jefferson's eloquent words. |
Perspectives in Military History Lecture Series
From U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
"The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center sponsors a monthly public lecture series, 'Perspectives in Military History,' which provides a historical dimension to the exercise of generalship, strategic leadership, and the war fighting institutions of land power." Topics range from "Magnificent Desolation: The Long Road Home from the Moon,: with Dr. Buzz Aldrin, to "Triumph Forsaken: The Vietnam War, 1954-1965," with Triumph Forsaken: The Vietnam War, 1954-1965," with Dr. Mark Moyar, Kim T. Adamson Chair of Insurgency and Terrorism, Marine Corps University. Videos can be either played or downloaded. |
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