Explore Featured Records of World War II

National Archives Foundation , United States

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, the National Archives and National Archives Foundation hosts online featured documents from the war and virtual programming to […]

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Voting Then and Now

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate , United States

Learn about the history of voting and what you can do to protect and expand voting rights.

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Short Videos about Early Wars in American History

American Battlefield Trust , United States

The In4 video series features historians discussing foundational topics about the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Videos are generally no more than four minutes long, and subjects […]

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Biographies about the People Who Made America

American Battlefield Trust , United States

From William Carney, born into slavery, who became the first Black may to earn the Medal of Honor. To Deborah Sampson, who successfully disguised herself as a man to enlist […]

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With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America

Museum of Chinese in America , United States

With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America presents the diverse layers of the Chinese American experience, while examining America’s journey as a nation of immigrants. It interweaves […]

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American Dreaming

Define American , United States

American Dreaming is a study on the impact storytelling has on immigrant storytellers and it includes an interactive essay featuring some of the storytellers we've interviewed.

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The Senate and Women’s Fight for the Vote

U.S. Senate Historical Office , United States

In 1878 Senator Aaron Sargent became the first member of Congress to formally propose a constitutional amendment specifically to extend voting rights to women. The Senate never voted on Sargent’s […]

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The Role of Art in Democracy

Made By Us, JANM and MOCA , United States

What is the role of art as we get out the vote and build larger movements for change? In this national conversation with engaged artists held on October 29, 2020, […]

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World at War (1900-1945)

World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations , United States

Between 1900 and 1945, wars emerged throughout the world. Read, watch videos, and participate in interactive activities that demonstrate the importance of this time period in world history.

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