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Timelines & Chronologies
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Anyday Page 
 Long lists of birthdays, deaths, events, holidays, religious history and observances, searchable by any day of the year, or any month of a particular year. Military personnel listed as missing in action are also included. An excellent source for homework timelines assignments. http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/ Topics: History, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Apr 16, 2003 Black History Month
To observe Black History Month, this Information Please site features articles on black history and biographies of notable African Americans in politics, history, entertainment, arts, and sports. It also offers information and links about colleges, holidays, the Spingarn Medal, Tuskegee syphilis experiment, preferred racial or ethnic terminology, statistics on population and earnings, a Civil Rights timeline, and literature. http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhm1.html Topics: Black Resources, Holidays & Observances Last updated Jan 17, 2005 Fourth of July Celebrations Database
Find "selected examples of Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our nation's history" since 1776. This site also describes the formalizing of the Independence Day holiday, and provides chronologies, stories, and speeches. Includes links to some events scheduled for the Fourth of July in the current calendar year. From American University librarian James R. Heintze. http://gurukul.american.edu/heintze/fourth.htm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jun 27, 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. & the Civil Rights Movement
Information on Martin Luther King Jr., including a biography, text of speeches and writings, some audio features, photographs, and a timeline of Dr. King's life and the civil rights movement. Also provides study guides, a quiz, and resource links, as well as reflections from others and an article about the holiday. From The Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/special/mlk/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Nov 24, 2007 Remembering Coretta and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Provides "links to resources about Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr." including biographical information, chronologies, educational sites, popular documents (such as the "I Have a Dream" speech), and media pages. From the Poynter Institute, a "non-profit school for journalists." http://poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=96077 Topics: Black Resources, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Notable People Last updated Feb 4, 2006 Social Studies for Kids
Need to make a timeline, find out about holidays in another country, or read a brief biography of a U.S. president? Links and information on everything from current events to ancient archaeology and other homework topics are available at this site. The author "is an education professional with a lifelong passion for social studies." http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Social Science Last updated Jul 21, 2005 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features & Special Editions: Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial
Facts and statistics about "the 200th anniversary of what has been described as the greatest real estate deal in history." Topics include population, the French influence, the number of places named "Jefferson," and a brief chronology of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/001619.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated May 20, 2008 |
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