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PBS American Experience: Vietnam Online
From PBS
This site looks at a war that continues to influence our thinking on military and foreign policy issues. Find a timeline, who's who, maps, personal essays, and key documents, including letters from Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy promising U.S. help against the Communist threat. Learn about U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia, a "time of confusion" at home, war powers and the Constitution, the media's role, the Cold War, and the war in pop songs. |
Timelines of America's Wars
From History.com
These timelines illustrate the conflicts that the United States engaged in from the 18th century to the 21st century. |
The Treaty of Versailles
From ABC-CLIO
"Why did the Treaty of Versailles fail to maintain peace in Europe? How did such factors as reparations against Germany, lack of solidarity among victors, territorial disputes, and economic crises contribute to the onslaught of World War II? Marking the 90th anniversary of the armistice of the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, ABC-CLIO offers a timely opportunity to explore the landmark interwar years, one of the most influential periods in world history. The site will be available until February 1, 2009." |
WWII slave soldiers reunite after 64 years, prepare for honors
From CNN
Story Highlights:
• Samuel Fahrer, Sidney Lipson reunite six decades after surviving Nazi camp
• They join with other survivors in Florida to be honored for the first time by the Army
• They were held at a camp called Berga an der Elster, part of infamous Buchenwald
• Prisoners endured forced labor, beatings and terrible living conditions
Here you can find "awesome primary source accounts about Americans soldiers' time spent at Berga an der Elsta (slave labor camp for military prisoners of war), part of Buchenwald." Sally Wallace, Kennedy Middle School |
Images and Audio About the Loss of a Brother
From CNN
"A flash media slide show where Tony Acevedo, the medic who kept the diary, relates to the brother of one of the soldiers who died, how his brother died. Very moving." Sally Wallace, Kennedy Middle School |
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