What is Chronicling America?

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Honey peddler in straw boater hat, 1920'sDusty old newspapers are treasure troves of fascinating information, valuable historical context, and rich primary source material. They are also a great way to encourage students to immerse themselves in the past—on their own, in school, or at home.

What is Chronicling America?

An Introduction to Chronicling America

 

U.N. adopts Universal Declaration on Human Rights

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We The People
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The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited in many U.S. public schools, marking the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage

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Oh, Say, Can You See What the Star-Spangled Banner Means?
Stars and Stripes Forever: Flag Facts for Flag Day
1935 drawing of Steinbeck by James Fitzgerald. National Portrait Gallery.

John Steinbeck: A Voice for a Region, A Voice for America

This National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute for Teachers held at the Steinbeck Institute, San Jose State University, contains a rich collection of scholarly essays, lesson plans, maps, and images covering Steinbeck's work and his world.

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iCivics

iCivics prepares young Americans to become knowledgeable, engaged 21st-century citizens by offering free and innovative educational materials in a game format with rich teaching materials and a comprehensive, standards-aligned civics curriculum.

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Frederick Douglass makes his dramatic escape from slavery in Maryland

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Lesson 1: From Courage to Freedom: The Reality behind the Song
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Launchpad: Frederick Douglass “What To the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”

  • Launchpad: Benjamin Franklin's Virtues

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    PBS: The Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court is a four-part series examining the nation's highest court, from its earliest days until Bush v. Gore. The site features a series of lesson plans, learning games, interviews, and more.

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    Lizzie Borden trial begins in New Bedford, MA

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    Chronicling America - The Arrest and Trial of Lizzie Borden

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