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LII classic content "I Do Solemnly Swear ... ": Presidential Inaugurations "Approximately 400 items or 2,000 digital files from each of the 54 inaugurations from George Washington's in 1789 to George W. Bush's inauguration of 2001. This presentation includes diaries and letters of presidents and of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets and programs, prints, photographs, and sheet music." From the Library of Congress American Memory Collection. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/pihtml/ Topics: Correspondence, Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency Last updated Apr 27, 2005 "I Love You" in Many Languages From Arabic to Zulu, find the way to say "I love you" in more than sixty languages. Simple site, perfect for finding a phrase for Valentine's Day or any romantic moment. From TravLang, a provider of language instruction and travel information. http://www.travlang.com/languages/iloveyou.html Topics: Dictionaries, Holidays and Observances Individually, Language Last updated Feb 3, 2005 "The Decisive Day Is Come": The Battle of Bunker Hill The story of the famous battle of June 17, 1775 is told here with "personal accounts and eyewitness descriptions of the battle, along with contemporary maps, drawings, engravings, broadsides, and artifacts, either preserved by the participants or found on the battlefield." Also includes biographical sketches of the authors and recipients of the documents presented. From the Massachusetts Historical Society. http://www.masshist.org/bh/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 16, 2005 1040-DOG A humorous take on the familiar IRS 1040 tax form, presented as an "Individual Canine Income Tax Return." This page links to a commercial site, dogware.com, but the form may be viewed and enjoyed online for free. http://www.dogware.com/1040-DOG.htm Topics: Humor, Tax Filing Season Last updated Apr 14, 2005 1930's Dust Bowl A brief description of the Dust Bowl in the Oklahoma Panhandle community of Boise City, Cimarron County, with pictures of "Black Sunday April 14, 1935. The dust storm that turned day into night." Excerpted from The Dust Bowl, Men, Dirt and Depression by Paul Bonnifield. On the website of the Cimarron Heritage Center in Boise City, Idaho. http://www.ccccok.org/museum/dustbowl.html Topics: Agriculture, The Grapes of Wrath, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Weather Last updated Jun 6, 2007 20th Century Warriors: Native American Participation in the United States Military This site documents recent Native American participation in United States military actions. Find a summary of 20th century activity, Medal of Honor winners, and a history of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, who transmitted crucial information by the virtually unbreakable "code" of the Navajo language. Includes a Navajo Code Talker dictionary. From the Naval Historical Center of the Department of the Navy. http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-1.htm Topics: Languages, Native Americans, U.S. Military, World War II Last updated Nov 24, 2004 9.11 Moments Dozens of short videos from independent producers that "capture timely and heartfelt reactions to the tragedy that shook the world." One film clip features pundit Molly Ivins reminding viewers, "the first duty of every citizen is to keep his mouth open." Includes producer biographies and program synopses. From Independent Television Service. http://www.itvs.org/9.11/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 17, 2005 The 9/11 Commission Report New York Times coverage of the 9/11 Commission hearings and final report released July 22, 2004. Features news stories and analysis as well as text and video of public testimony (registration [free] required). Also, audio of public testimony may be downloaded from Audible.com for free. Search the full report from this NYT site. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/worldspecial5/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Feb 17, 2005 AAA: Daily Fuel Gauge Report The results of daily surveys (via credit card transactions) of more than 60,000 self-serve gas stations in the U.S. are posted here courtesy of the American Automobile Association (AAA). Find national, state, and metropolitan area prices for regular, premium, and diesel fuel. Also lists price yesterday, a month, and a year ago as well as highest recorded price for regular unleaded and diesel. http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Oil & Gas Last updated May 19, 2005 AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion: Evolution This American Association for the Advancement of Science site promotes the "scientific robustness of the contemporary theory of biological evolution." It "seeks to engage the religious communities in support of research on and education about evolution." Includes discussions of dissenting views, such as intelligent design and creationism. Also find full-text versions of related major federal court decisions. http://www.aaas.org/spp/dser/03_Areas/evolution/ Topics: Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Apr 19, 2006 ABA Juvenile Justice Committee This American Bar Association (ABA) committee "is an active voice in promoting changes in the juvenile justice system." The site includes information on the application of the death penalty to juveniles, as well as links to related news and organizations. http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/juvjus/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Mar 10, 2005 ABAG Earthquake Maps and Information In addition to "shaking maps," topics on this consumer-oriented site include earthquake safety tips for home and business; how to drive after an earthquake or other disaster; liquefaction; impact of recent earthquakes on buildings; "the potential for airport, highway, road, and bridge closures"; and much more. Includes puzzles and games for children. Also find information about landslides, erosion, and floods. From the Association of Bay Area Governments. http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/ Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Geography, Geology, Maps of California, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ..., Weather Last updated Sep 30, 2004 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Find information about this Springfield, Illinois, complex and its architecture, a biographical timeline of Lincoln, and related links. Includes a schedule of events for the official opening and dedication in April 2005. http://www.alplm.org/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Museums by Place: United States, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 17, 2005 ACT-UP Oral History Project The digital exhibit space for "a collection of interviews with surviving members of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, New York." Features interview transcripts, videos, tributes, forums, and more. Each text transcript is accompanied by a separate index. From MIX (the New York Lesbian and Gay Experimental Film/Video Festival), with funding from the Ford Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts. Project leaders are author Sarah Schulman and filmmaker Jim Hubbard. http://www.actuporalhistory.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Film: Genres & Themes, History, Infectious Diseases, Nonfiction by Genre, Women's Health Last updated Jun 10, 2004 African American Women Writers of the 19th Century This collection of about 50 works provides "access to the thought, perspectives and creative abilities of black women as captured in books and pamphlets published prior to 1920." The collection is searchable by author, title and genre. The latter includes fiction, poetry, biography, autobiography, and essays. A project from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Digital Schomburg of the New York Public Library. http://digital.nypl.org/schomburg/writers_aa19/ Topics: Authors by Region: United States, Black Resources, History, Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Women, Poetry, Women Last updated Feb 3, 2005 African-American Women: On-line Archival Collections "Archival collections featuring scanned pages and texts of the writings of African-American women ... includes the memoirs of Elizabeth Johnson Harris (1867-1942), an 1857 letter from Vilet Lester, a slave on a North Carolina plantation, and several letters from Hannah Valentine and Lethe Jackson, slaves on the estate of David Campbell, a governor of Virginia." From The Digital Scriptorium, Special Collections Library, Duke University. http://library.duke.edu/specialcollections/collections/digitized/african-american-women/ Topics: Black Resources, Correspondence, Labor, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Women, United States History Last updated Jul 10, 2008 After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home This site offers brief "tips for consumers who may be facing major repairs after a disaster hits home" for avoiding "crooked contractors" and "recognizing a home repair rip-off." Available in Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt030.shtm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Industries Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Agricultural Marketing Service: Wholesale and Farmers Markets Use this site to find a farmers' market in your state and learn more about farmers' markets. Includes fact sheets, regulations, statistics, and more. From the Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/ Topics: Agriculture, Food & Cooking Last updated Apr 16, 2008 Albert Einstein Archives This site provides information regarding Einstein's contributions as a scientist, humanist, and Jew. It includes a timeline of key events during his life, a bibliography of primary and secondary literature, links to other sites, and a description of the archive's text and multimedia resources. The "Einstein for Kids" section reproduces some of Einstein's letters to and from children as well as other correspondence. http://www.albert-einstein.org/ Topics: Correspondence, Mathematics, Physics Last updated Jan 27, 2005 Alzheimer's Association: Caring for Diverse Populations "A resource for people with dementia, family and friends, and health and social service professionals." Covers African-American, Chinese, Hispanic/Latino, and Korean communities. The site includes resources in other languages (including Chinese, Korean, and Spanish), links to websites, and information about providing culturally sensitive care. http://www.alz.org/professionals_and_researchers_caring_for_diverse_populations.asp Topics: Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Mar 1, 2007 Alzheimer's Association: Just for Kids & Teens The Alzheimer's Association has created a page for children and teens that explains the disease and offers reviews of age-appropriate books and links to relevant websites. This is a useful resource for families dealing with a disease that can be very frightening for children. http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_just_for_kids_and_teens.asp Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Mar 1, 2007 American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) Information about the memorials and 24 American burial grounds on foreign soil maintained by this commission. Features listings of individuals interred at the cemeteries and those missing in action from the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Includes an events calendar for observances such as Memorial Day. http://www.abmc.gov/home.php Topics: Agriculture, Death & Dying, Government, Government, History, Military Last updated Aug 9, 2007 American Indians of the Pacific Northwest "This digital collection integrates over 2,300 photographs and 7,700 pages of text relating to the American Indians in two cultural areas of the Pacific Northwest, the Northwest Coast and Plateau. These resources illustrate many aspects of life and work, including housing, clothing, crafts, transportation, education, and employment." From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/pacific/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Washington State: History, Washington State: People, Washington State: Regions Last updated Jun 6, 2006 The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden This site from the Smithsonian presents background information on the presidency, the campaigns to achieve it, and the men who have been president. Find brief biographical sketches, lists of achievements, images of items in the Smithsonian's collection, and classroom aids. The "Resources" section includes a list of all the presidential candidates, a list of military service of the presidents, a bibliography, and annotated links to other presidential websites. http://americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/home.html Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 14, 2008 Amusement Park Physics This site provides simple explanations for the physics that make amusement park rides possible. Find out what Newton's laws of motion have to do with bumper cars, design a roller coaster, see what Galileo has to do with the design of free fall rides, and learn more about carousels, pendulums, and ride safety. Also provides a physics glossary. From Annenberg/CPB. http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/ Topics: Recreation, Recreation Last updated Dec 4, 2007 Anno Domini: Jesus Through the Centuries This site "explores the various ways Jesus and his teachings have shaped the development of Western civilization during the last 2,000 years." It is illustrated with artworks from museums, churches, and monasteries from around the world. Available in English, French, and Italian. From the Virtual Museum of Canada. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Annodomini/ Topics: Christianity Last updated Sep 14, 2006 Ansel Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar In 1943, Ansel Adams documented the Manzanar War Relocation Center in California and the Japanese Americans interned there. This site provides side-by-side digital scans of both Adams' 242 original negatives and his 209 photographic prints, collection highlights, Adams' book "Born Free and Equal," a selected bibliography, and a chronology of Adams' life. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/anseladams/ Topics: California Regions, California: History, California: Photograph Collections, History, Photograph Collections: History, World War II Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Answers @ Ace Animated videos accompany directions for dozens of home projects and tasks, such as building a picnic table or determining size requirements for an air conditioner. The National Retail Hardware Association's Everyday Project Library presents additional projects such as repairing faucets and valves. Includes answers to frequently asked hardware and home improvement questions and a glossary of tools and products. http://www.acehardware.com/infodept/index.jsp?categoryId=1261836 Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated May 26, 2005 Arbor Day The history of Arbor Day and a quick list of each state's Arbor Day celebration date and state tree, with links to photographs of some of the trees. Arbor Day dates vary from state to state, depending on climate. Most are in March or April, but a few are in other months. From TreeHelp.com. http://www.arbor-day.net/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Information about the Alaskan wildlife refuge, including wildlife, habitat, animal migration, and travel. Contains documents related to oil and gas exploration, such as site maps and assessments, as well as conservation plans. "The decision about development or protection of this northern part of the Arctic Refuge rests in the hands of the US Congress." From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://arctic.fws.gov/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Oil & Gas, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 24, 2009 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness This guide "provides a step-by-step approach to disaster preparedness by walking the reader through how to get informed about local emergency plans, how to identify hazards that affect their local area, and how to develop and maintain an emergency communications plan and disaster supplies kit. Other topics covered include evacuation, emergency public shelters, animals in disaster, and information specific to people with disabilities." From the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/ Topics: Environment, Home & Housing, Military, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 1, 2005 Armenian National Institute This nonprofit organization is "dedicated to the study, research, and affirmation of the Armenian Genocide." This searchable site's extensive resources include affirmation resolutions and declarations, official documents (including the 1920 Treaty of Sevres), a database of memorials (searchable and browsable), bibliographies, and instructional materials. Photos and maps complement the written research and educational materials. http://www.armenian-genocide.org/ Topics: History, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Apr 21, 2005 ARRL: The National Association for Amateur Radio Organization for U.S. amateur radio. Includes news, tips on getting started, directories of clubs and suppliers, exam and events schedules, technical advice, and regulatory information, including Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules. http://www.arrl.org/ Topics: Hobbies, Hurricane Katrina, Media, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 8, 2005 The Arthritis Society Current, practical information about arthritis. Includes types of arthritis, pain management, exercise tips, programs and resources, research news, a database of questions and answers, and a dictionary. In English and French. From "Canada's only not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing and promoting arthritis education, community support and research-based solutions." http://www.arthritis.ca/splash/default.asp?s=1 Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Ask A Librarian Have a question that needs an answer? Interact with real librarians on the Web through this "online reference service from the Library of Congress." Services available for live chat are marked with yellow balloons. Hours of availability are noted in each section. Be sure to check the "Reference Correspondence Policy" at the bottom of the main page. Note: your local library may offer virtual reference services--check there first. http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship Last updated Aug 12, 2004 Assateague Island National Seashore Located in Virginia and Maryland, this seashore is home to more than 300 wild horses, as well as many birds and other wildlife. This site has information about wildlife in the area, including a photo gallery and a list of migratory birds. Also has details about the Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim (held annually in late July), which was made famous by Marguerite Henry's 1947 book, "Misty of Chincoteague." http://www.assateagueisland.com/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Discover New Trails at LII, Hobbies, Mammals, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 15, 2004 Back to School Annotated links to teacher resources such as back-to-school activities, icebreakers, classroom management techniques, and related concepts and tools. Includes general teaching ideas and resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. From the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT). http://www.caslt.org/resources/general/classroom-resource-links-holidays-school_en.php Topics: K-12 Education Last updated May 24, 2009 Back to School Cartoons A compilation of back-to-school humor. Includes the name of each artist, a link to the artist's syndicate or newspaper, and contact information. Users may comment or visit an archive of the artist's most recent cartoons. From Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoon Index. http://cagle.msnbc.com/news/School2006/main.asp Topics: K-12 Education, Media Last updated Aug 30, 2006 Back to School Tips A list of ideas for parents of school-age children, covering topics such as backpack comfort and safety, starting a new school, school avoidance, study habits, child care, television use, and alcohol abuse prevention. From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/augschool.htm Topics: Families, K-12 Education, People Last updated Aug 11, 2005 Ballparks of Baseball: The Fields of Major League Baseball This site offers information on past, current, and future Major League Baseball ballparks. Includes photos, seating charts, and a history of each park, as well as news stories, statistics, and fun facts. Searchable. http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/ Topics: Baseball, Photograph Collections, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 8, 2004 Barbecue'n on the Internet Tips and information for cooking outdoors over wood, charcoal, or gas. Whether cooking on grill, fire pit, water smoker, or other type of stove, you will find guides to cuts of meat, recipes, marinades, tools, starting the fire, proper temperatures for cooking, cleaning the grill, and plenty more. All offered with a light touch appropriate to the holiday mood suggested by the term "bar-be-cue." http://www.barbecuen.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Apr 25, 2006 The Battle of Britain Here are the official reports of the air battle fought over Britain between July 10 and October 31, 1940. Find the complete Fighter Command Operational Diaries for each day of the battle, along with many historic photographs and detailed information about commanders, aircraft, squadrons (with their insignia), weather, statistics, and tactics of both sides. (The site notes that some of the claims in these reports "have since been proved to be greatly exaggerated.") From the Royal Air Force. http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, World War II Last updated Jul 15, 2004 The Battle Over Same-Sex Marriage This site from the San Francisco Chronicle offers current and archived news articles, commentary, a photo gallery, related links, and more. The focus is on California, but the site includes same-sex marriage news from other states. http://www.sfgate.com/samesexmarriage/ Topics: California: Society & Social Issues, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ..., Social Issues Last updated Oct 31, 2005 BBB Wise Giving Alliance "Reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries. These reports include an evaluation of the subject charity in relation to the 23 provisions of the voluntary CBBB Standards for Charitable Solicitations." Includes special sections as needed on charities involved in relief efforts for natural disasters. Give.org is affiliated with the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB). http://www.bbb.org/us/charity/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Mar 27, 2009 BBC: Audio Interviews Archived interviews with "cultural greats of the 20th Century talking about their work." Find audio clips (most under five minutes long) and biographical profiles. Featured authors include Enid Blyton, Judi Dench, Le Corbusier, Bob Marley, Nureyev, Pele, Shaw, Tutu, and nearly 100 others. May be browsed by name or profession (artists, performers, artists, philosophers, writers, etc.). http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/ Topics: Business, Internet, Media, Media, Music, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 9, 2005 bewaterwise.com This site from a group of Southern California water agencies provides information and tips about wise water use, especially with respect to landscaping. It includes a watering calculator and watering index to help set automatic sprinklers, a searchable or browsable gardening guide featuring images of gardens and information about native and heritage plants, and a list of local plant retailers. http://www.bewaterwise.com/ Topics: California Regions, California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Plants, Water Last updated Mar 11, 2005 The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords Covers the history of black journalism in the United States. Provides information on notable newspapers and journalists, a study guide, a bibliography, and a timeline beginning with the publication of the first black newspaper, Freedom's Journal, on March 16, 1827. Online companion to the Stanley Nelson film of the same title (includes transcript). From PBS Online. http://www.pbs.org/blackpress/ Topics: Black Resources, Media, Newspapers Last updated Mar 17, 2005 Bob Woodward (1943- ) and Carl Bernstein (1944- ) Watergate Papers, 1964-2001 (Bulk 1972-1976) This finding aid to the Woodward and Bernstein Watergate papers collection features a biographical sketch of these Washington Post journalists, an overview of the collection, a detailed contents list, an index of correspondents, and a list of associated materials. Coverage includes their days at the Washington Post, material used for their co-written books, "All the President's Men" (1974) and "The Final Days" (1976), film treatments, and more. From the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/research/fa/woodstein.hp.html Topics: Communications, Mysteries and More, News, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Jun 2, 2005 Book-a-Minute Classics Hilarious (and brief) synopses of famous literature from Jane Austen to Edith Wharton. At the bottom of the page, find links to their versions of science fiction/fantasy, bedtime stories, and movies. http://www.rinkworks.com/bookaminute/classics.shtml Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Jul 8, 2004 Boston Marathon Official site of "the world's oldest annual marathon [that] ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events." Includes history, course records, and winners, as well as information on how to qualify and register, the timing system, the course, persons with disabilities, sponsors, travel and accommodations, and more. The race is run the third Monday of April. From the Boston Athletic Association. http://www.bostonmarathon.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Discover New Trails at LII, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Apr 7, 2005

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