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Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn how newspapers covered the pecan shellers strike of 1938.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn about the treaties between Native American nations and the United States government.
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Looking for resources to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month? This blog post will lead you to a variety of resources for your students.
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the Fredrick Douglass speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July."
Posted in: African American History, Holidays
Posted by: Danna Bell
In May, we pay tribute to the generations of Asian or Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history. Primary sources can help us explore many facets of a community or ethnic group.
Posted in: Asian American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about how balloons were used during the U.S. Civil War.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
Chronicling America has added over1.5 million pages of content. Learn more about the new resources available including resources on life during the Revolutionary War.
Posted in: Primary Source Highlights, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how an oral history can bring a different point of view to a major event in history.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore the spooky stories that are part of the Library of Congress collections.
Posted in: Holidays, Poetry and Literature