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An extensive directory of websites about American history in chronogical order. Also links to
historical indexes, outlines and directories, lesson plans, and other educational resources.
Created by Mr. Horwitz and his class at Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California.
http://cvip.fresno.com/~jsh33/
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Dr. James B. Calvert: History
A collection of essays about U.S. history.
http://www.du.edu/~jcalvert/hist/histhom.htm
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American Memory
Primary source and archival materials relating to American culture and history from the Library of
Congress, as part of the National Digital Library. Research tools, educational resources, and
related LOC collections provided.
http://learning.loc.gov/
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The Time Page
William Murray's examination of cycles in United States history.
http://www.timepage.org/
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Ghost Counties
A listing of counties and parishes in the United States that no longer exist, with an explanation
of their demise.
http://barusa.tripod.com/ghostcounties/
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History Hotline
Offers 16th 17th, 18th and 19th century European and American history including from Native
Americans thru African American Slavery, the Americans Revolution and all of America's Wars up
until the present time.
http://www.HistoryHotline.com
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Logging History
Focusing on the logging industry especially the time from 1900 to 1940. Also pictures and
descriptions of the Lindsey Eight Wheel Log Wagon.
http://www.samlindsey.com/Logging/Logging_Index.asp
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American Originals: The Original Exhibit
A selection of some of the most significant and compelling documents in United States history from
the National Archives holdings.
http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/american_originals_iv/introduction.html
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Digital National Security Archive Online
A database of more than 35,000 declassified documents that led to important US government policy
decisions.
http://nsarchive.chadwyck.com/nsaindexhome.htm
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America in the 1930s Project
Views the period through films, radio programs, literature, journalism, museums, exhibitions,
architecture, art and other forms of cultural expression.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~1930s/front.html
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Lectures on American History
The events that shaped the thinking of the American people.
http://www.cs.unm.edu/~sergiy/amhistory/
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The Real History Archives
Documents, articles and links to resources exploring alternative views of the Kennedy
Assassination, Watergate, the CIA and other issues.
http://www.realhistoryarchives.com/
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America's Past
A comprehensive collection of articles on the history and culture of America. Special emphasis is
placed on lesser known people and events in American History.
http://www.americaspast.com/
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HistoryWired: A few of our favorite things
Images of diverse objects from the National Museum of American History include famous, unusual, and
everyday items with interesting stories to tell.
http://historywired.si.edu/index.html
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Top20AmericanHistory.com
Directory of sites covering all periods and aspects of US history.
http://www.top20americanhistory.com/
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History Quest
Unusual and little known facts on American History.
http://historyq.freeservers.com/
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Early American History Portrait Gallery
Has over 400 downloads for students and teachers with biographical text.
http://northcoast.com/~spdtom/american/america.html
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Vortex of the Mind
The source for US History vocabulary, essays, and thorough Supreme Court briefs from expert
knowledge and research.
http://home.twcny.rr.com/pistolpete/
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America's Story
Presented by the Library of Congress, a site with information about American people and historical
events, and each of its states.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/
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Great American Speeches
Great political orations of the past century in the United States, for students of speech and
American History.
http://www.pbs.org/greatspeeches/
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My History Is America's History
Invites you to post your family stories and photos. Offers tips and resources for discovering,
preserving, and sharing family history as part of America's heritage.
http://www.myhistory.org/
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Images of American Political History
Archive of public domain images from 1750 to the present. Collection is searchable by era,
keyword, or topic.
http://teachpol.tcnj.edu/amer_pol_hist/
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Uncle Sam's World
Political cartoons of Uncle Sam's role in the world from the annexations of 1898 through annexation
of the Danish West Indies (U.S. Virgin Islands) during World War I.
http://www.boondocksnet.com/gallery/us_intro.html
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Classification of American Wealth
History and genealogy of the wealthy families of America, from colonial times until present.
http://www.raken.com/american_wealth/index.htm
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A Biography of America
Includes key events, maps, video transcripts, and related links for each era in American history.
http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/
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American History Timeline
History timelines of America in the 20th century, enhanced with photographs and summaries for each
decade.
http://www.historytimeline.com/
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Today in History
Each day, an event from American history is illustrated by digitized items from the Library of
Congress American Memory historic collections.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html
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American Treasures of the Library of Congress
Permanent exhibition of the "rarest, most interesting or significant items relating to
America's past". Exhibit divided into three sections covering History, Philosophy, and Fine
Arts.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures
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Touring Turn-of-the-Century America
Photographs from the Detroit Publishing Company, 1880-1920. Includes over 25,000 glass negatives
and transparencies as well as about 300 color photolithograph prints, mostly of the eastern United
States.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/detroit/dethome.html
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Business History
Large resource of histories and stories of American business, including audio and video archives,
academic and corporate articles, and "fun facts."
http://www.businesshistory.net/
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The American Experience Library
As public television's only regularly scheduled prime-time historical documentary series, The
American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form
this nation.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/index.html
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Early American Digital Library
A wealth of rare and hard-to-find images featuring the people, places and events of early America's
historic past.
http://earlyamericanimages.com/
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The American History Company
Online shopping for history and genealogy products, as well as genealogy research services.
http://www.americanhistory.com/
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Library in the Sky
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory's links and resources for American History.
http://www.nwrel.org/sky/Classroom/Social_Studies/History/History.html
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Gold Rush Gallery
Documentation of the discovery of gold in the southern Appalachians, the history of the US Branch
Mint at Dahlonega, Georgia, and a large collection of US gold coins (minted from 1796-1933).
http://www.goldrushgallery.com/
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Historical Trivia
History and trivia, mostly about the history of the USA.
http://www.geocities.com/neander97/
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With Americans of Past and Present Days
Collection of seven essays published by Jean Jules Jusserand in 1916 tracing French-American
relations by biographical vignette.
http://www.bartleby.com/238/
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The Great Seal of the United States of America
Offers information about the origin, relevance, and meanining of this symbol.
http://www.greatseal.com/
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USA 1840-1960
Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia, about the history of the United States, but from Britain.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USA.htm
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The American Experience
Companion to the PBS history series; includes features on a range of people and events in American
history, from Hawaii's last queen to Joe DiMaggio.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/
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COINTELPRO
Provides a critical overview of the FBI's anti-radical programs from 1956 to 1971. Links to papers,
external reports, and articles on other sites.
http://www.cointel.org/
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American History Listings
From About.com. Listings follow historic topics from the full spectrum of America's past, with
subjects ranging from the Civil War, to Edison's first phonograph.
http://americanhistory.about.com/index.htm
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Allexperts US History Q&A
Historians answer your one-on-one individualized questions about American history for free.
Whether you're a kid needing some help with homework, or an adult looking to brush up on the past.
http://www.allexperts.com/edu/ushistory.shtml
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U.S. History Resources
A resource site for high school students in American history with outlines, quizzes, chronologies,
and terms.
http://home.earthlink.net/~gfeldmeth/USHistory.html
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Spirit of the American Founding Port
US history forums and chats. Topics range from history of the American founding port, the Salem
witchcraft trials and the American Civil War, to modern day discussions.
http://classicals.com/federalist/intellectport.html
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U.S. History Research Links
Links to sites that cover a broad range of topics from the Revolutionary War to Reconstruction.
Includes information databases, such as The Smithsonian Institution and the American Treasures of
the Library of Congress.
http://members.tripod.com/~Mark1212/
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American History Resource Page
Links to reference sites for American history topics dealing with people, politics, events and
literature.
http://members.tripod.com/gpf/history.html
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The History Place
Informative website focussing on American history from the Colonial period to present-day. Many
on-line exhibits include timelines, photographs and famous speeches.
http://www.historyplace.com/
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United States of America 223
Includes history of the flag, text of the Declaration of Independence, and tributes to popular
Presidents.
http://www.angelfire.com/hi/OS000000/USA.html
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The United States of America Chronology
Covers US History from the Colonial Period, through the Cold War.
http://campus.northpark.edu/history/WebChron/USA/USA.html
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U.S. History Page
This index of U.S. history links includes sites covering topics from the 1400's to the 1900's and
"Links For Kids."
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/9273/historyii.htm
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History Buff's Home Page
Devoted to press coverage of events in American history; containing an extensive, searchable
library. Categories include the Civil War, baseball, journalism hoaxes, old west characters, crime
figures, and the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents.
http://www.historybuff.com/index.html
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From Revolution to Reconstruction
From the colonial period until modern times (Revolution to Reconstruction). This American history
project contains outlines of American history and culture, source materials, essays, biographies
and presidential information.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/usa.htm
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United States of America and the Netherlands
Site with a focus on shared Dutch-American history. Answers many questions about colonization,
trade and commerce, modern migration, and the other ties between the two countries.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/E/newnetherlands/nlxx.htm
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National Security Archive
Document compilations dealing with U.S. foreign policy, military and intelligence, political
events, and nuclear technology. Located at the George Washington University.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/
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Jewish-American History on the Web
An online archive of original documents, journals, books and literature on the subject of Jews in
19th-Century America.
http://www.jewish-history.com/
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