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circa 1900

From the Heat of War

GLC04546.078

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Origins of the Civil War

Origins of the Civil War Led by: Prof. James Oakes (CUNY Graduate Center) Course Number: AMHI 640 Semesters: Spring 2020, Fall 2024 Image: A photograph of African Americans near a canal in Richmond, Virginia, by Alexander Gardner, 1865 (The Gilder...

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Fighting America’s Wars

Veterans Legacy Program Seminar Application Deadline : March 5, 2024 Program Dates : July 21–26, 2024 Location : National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, VA Lead Scholar : Beth Bailey, University of Kansas Master Teacher : Jermain Corbin ...

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History U | World War I

World War I This History U course explores American involvement in World War I both in Europe and at home. Course Instructor : Professor Michael Neiberg, US Army War College Eligibility : High school students Image Source: Photograph of the Lehigh...

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The American Civil War

The American Civil War Led by: Prof. Allen Guelzo (Princeton University) Course Number: AMHI 641 Semesters: Fall 2014, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2021, Spring 2025 Image: A print depicting the Battle of Pea Ridge, published by Kurz and Allison,...

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American Music Goes to War

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Entertainment is always a national asset. Invaluable in time of peace, it is indispensable in wartime. —Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1943 Background Music during World War II had an unprecedented impact on America, both on the home front...

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Professional Development | World War I Centennial Workshop Series

To commemorate the centennial of World War I, we are pleased to offer free professional development sessions in forty cities across the country. These sessions will focus on different aspects of the war and how to effectively bring...

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America's Role in the World: World War I to World War II

Michael Neiberg

Government and Civics, World History

Between World War I and World War II the United States emerged on the world stage as a superpower. This ascendancy had military, economic, humanitarian, and cultural dimensions. Some Americans expressed discomfort with this unwelcome...

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Autograph document signed

1785/12/23

Spaight, Richard Dobbs, 1758-1802

One hundred for war expenses

GLC02470.36

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Autograph letter signed

February 19, 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

to the Board of War

Discusses artillery and stores in Pennsylvania and the situation regarding the term of service for the enlisted men of Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.00897

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48,359 items

Origins of the Civil War

Fighting America’s Wars

History U | World War I

The American Civil War

American Music Goes to War

Professional Development | World War I Centennial Workshop Series

America's Role in the World: World War I to World War II

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