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An excellent introduction to the papers of George Washington, including [...] »
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Explore mid-18th century women's culture through three full-text issues of [...] »
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180 documents and artifacts interpret 19th-century westward exploration and [...] »
History Quiz
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Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
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Can you answer these questions on figures who took part in the French and [...] »
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Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
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American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
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The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
![Photo, At the close of the day. Waiting for the cage to go up. The cage is entirely open on two sides and not very well protected on other two, and is usually crowded like this. Small boy in front is Jo Pume, a Nipper, 163 Pine Street. Shaft #6, Pennsylvania Coal Co.,. Location: South Pittston, Pennsylvania., January 11, 1911, Library of Congress Photo, At the close of the day, January 1911, Lewis Hine, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail1/public/BtT-Coal-Splash.jpg?itok=ZTBCzQ2k)
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
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Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
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Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
Ask a Historian
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Spain pursuing its own goals against Great Britain.
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