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Posted by: Stephen Wesson
The Library of Congress has a large online collection of posters from World War I, a time when especially engaging and effective posters were in use.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Veterans and Military History
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Have you or your students ever sent letters or care packages to soldiers overseas? The practice isn't new.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Veterans and Military History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Alan Lomax and the staff from the Radio Research Project, a program sponsored by the Library of Congress to collect the stories of Americans from many walks of life, spread out around the United States to record comments about the Pearl Harbor bombing and the United States’ entry into World War II.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Compare the Bonus Army protests of 1932 with the “Occupy” protests that began in September 2011. What are similar and different in these protests?
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Veterans and Military History
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
The Library of Congress has many resources related to the experiences and contributions of Native Americans to our nation.
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Though television and the Internet bring images of war into the home, many students might not be aware of the day-to-day experiences of those who have fought on the front lines. A great way to help expose students to these stories is through the Veterans History Project from the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Veterans and Military History
Posted by: Stacie Moats
Ask your students, “What national holidays have Americans traditionally celebrated in November?” and most will likely respond, “Thanksgiving.” Some may also reply, “Veterans Day.” But I would venture to guess few students, if any, would answer, “Armistice Day.”
Posted in: Holidays, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Veterans and Military History
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Looking for primary sources relating to a specific period in United States history? Try using the American Memory Timeline from the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Sara Suiter
Challenge your students to seek out the other side of the story -- select primary sources that represent multiple perspectives.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas, Teaching Strategies