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American Leaders Speak: Recordings from World War I and the 1920 Election, 1918-1920
consists of 59 sound recordings of speeches by American leaders at the turn of the century. Speakers include Warren G. Harding, James Cox, Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt... (Library of Congress) |
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World Factbook
provides in-depth country profiles with information on geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes maps of... (Central Intelligence Agency) |
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Napoleon
is a PBS film that chronicles the life of the infamous French leader. The resources offered here are designed to help you use the PBS "Napoleon" video series and companion website in... (PBS, supported by National Endowment for the Humanities) |
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Elections
looks at American political parties of the past, presidential inaugurations, images of presidents and first ladies, our first uniform election day, political cartoons by Herbert Block... (Library of Congress) |
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Lincoln/Net
presents writings, speeches, and materials from Abraham Lincoln's years in Illinois (1830-1861). Biographical materials look at Lincoln's boyhood, Indian wars, the Whig Party, the... (Northern Illinois University, supported by National Endowment for the Humanities) |
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Portals to the World
is a starting point for studying other countries and parts of the world. Learn about the culture, economy, geography, government, history, languages, politics, religions, and other... (Library of Congress) |
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Country Studies/Area Handbooks
presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world. It... (Library of Congress) |
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Elections... the American Way
looks at political campaigns by exploring the history and roles of candidates and voters, the structure of the party system and election process, and tough issues that politicians have... (Library of Congress) |
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