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American Women in Uniform, Veterans Too! - Women Veterans - a history of women in the military from the Revolutionary War to present day. Information about sexual harassment issues, current women veterans issues, and extensive information for military women, past and present.
Bartlett, John - Familiar Quotations - Project Bartleby, from Columbia University in New York, is an easy way to look for "phrases, proverbs, and passages" from works of literature. Keep in mind that you won't find anything contemporary here, just things prior to 1901. You can search for specific words or for entries from various authors. Want to know some famous Ben Franklin sayings? Just click on his name. Hmmm--"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." And you thought your dad made that up! According to the notes, Franklin didn't make it up, either, but he helped popularize it.
Gathering of the Clans - Scroll down to the Highland Games part of this page. `Tis a stirring sight, indeed: the gathering of the clans, marching behind the drums and blaring bagpipes. You can sample Scots recipes, admire clan tartans, listen to folktales, and watch a dancer step nimbly over crossed swords. Try the caber toss if you're very strong, throw the stone, or pitch the sheaf in these traditional games of Scotland. Learn about them, as well as Gaelic culture in general, at this site.
Giraffe Project - Giraffes are really special. They are so tall, they can see just a little bit farther ahead than everyone else. Some people are sort of like giraffes, too. Some of them see problems in the world. What do they do? They "stick their necks out" and try to find solutions. They become heroes and the world becomes a better place. Read stories about some of these "giraffes" who have made a difference in helping other people, the environment, and animals. Maybe you'll be inspired to become a giraffe yourself! These folks can help.
Guide to Uncovering Women's History in Archival Collections - A great state-by-state listing of links to archives, libraries, and other repositories that have primary source materials by or about women. An excellent resource.
History of European Women - History of European women is a valuable research tool for studies and/or general interest in the history of European women. You will find articles, book reviews, bibliographies of traditional print resources and detailed annotated links.
Jackie Kennedy White House Tour - In February of 1962, CBS television aired a tour of the White House conducted by the nation's First Lady, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Nearly 80 million Americans watched as Mrs. Kennedy led the tour through the East Room, State Dining Room, Red Room, and other rooms that she spent months restoring and redecorating. Follow along as this site presents part of the televised tour, complete with the questions asked by CBS reporter Charles Collingwood and the answers given by the First Lady.
Library of Congress - Country Studies - Country Studies is part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program. This series presently contains studies of 90 countries. You will find accurate and detailed historical information. Learn about the people who make up each country's society, their origins, dominant beliefs and values, and their common interests, as well as the issues on which they are divided.
Making It Their Own: Women in the West - Making It Their Own: Women in the West provides information about Women in the West. Under Texts you will find examples of primary texts, such as women's diaries and literary works, or secondary texts, such as critical essays or historical studies. Under Resources, you will find biographies of Western women as well as other resources, such as bibliographies and teaching and study materials. Under Links to Other Sites, you will find a collection of links to sites dealing with various issues in women's history, such as women's art and health. Finally, under Images, you will find both general collections which include some images of Western women's history and direct links to pictures available online.
Man of the Year - Need biographies of famous people? Cruise over to this page for information about the man, woman, or idea considered by Time magazine to be the biggest influence on events each year since 1927. In 1982, the computer was "Man of the Year."
Peace Process 2001 - Who were the peacemakers throughout history? What can we learn from them? How can we move forward into the twenty-first century and make sure it will be a peaceful millennium? View poems and drawings about peace, created by children throughout the world. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Pioneer Spirit - In the 1800s, many settlers left the east coast and headed west to make better lives for themselves. Trying to carve out places of their own from wilderness prairie wasn't easy. This excellent site shows in pictures and words the struggles of the Dakota pioneers. You'll read a diary written by a physician in the 1870s Dakota territory. And you will be fascinated by a series of "then and now" photographs comparing photos of long ago to the same spot in photos from today. How things have changed!
Pioneers - This beautifully illustrated site was a finalist in the 1999 ThinkQuest Junior competition. It answers the questions you may have about who the pioneers were, why they went west, where they traveled to, and what trails they used to get there. You'll be interested to find out what they took with them and what life was like along the route of the wagon trains. Look for the directions for making a "whimmydiddle"--a popular trail toy.
Presidents of the United States - This site guarantees that they are "the most comprehensive site on the Internet for presidential resources." To start with, they have biographies from the official White House web site, online encyclopedias, other web sites about the American Presidents, as well as complete books you can read online. But they also have things like members of the President’s Cabinet and selected staff members for each administration, information about and transcripts of the Presidential debates that have been held, information about each First Lady including biographies and pictures, as well as the pets of the Presidents, the favorite movies of the Presidents, and well, lots more.
Private Passions, Public Legacy: Paul Mellon's Personal Library at the University of Virginia - Paul Mellon spent most of his life trying to figure out creative ways of giving spending money. An avid art collector, he also gave away hundreds of rare books, manuscripts, and maps before his death in 1999. This site explores the pieces he gave to the University of Virginia, including letters by Thomas Jefferson, illustrated books, and memorabilia from the Civil War.
The Web of Culture [Gestures] - How well can you speak "body language"? If your mom were to cross her arms, frown, and start tapping her foot, you'd be able to read her body language well enough to tell she was mad! In other cultures, various body motions or gestures may mean something completely different from what they mean to you. This site focuses on proper body languages of the Asia-Pacific region. Find out how to cross your legs in Singapore, how to accept a gift in Korea, and when to applaud in China.
Women In American History - Britannica Online presents a special multimedia exhibit on women in American history, featuring biographies, interactive timelines, Internet resources, and more.
Women of the West Museum - Be sure to visit the online exhibit "There are no Renters Here" and follow the story of one Nebraska farm family and their lives in a prairie sod house. Read letters and diary entries to learn about one year's incredible crop of watermelons and find out what families used for fuel. (Hint: Buffalo chips aren't something you eat.)
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