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… In 1985, it seemed the Soviet Union would last forever. Its Communist Party rulers held a monopoly on political power. … once recounted a 1984 conversation he had with his future foreign minister, Eduard Shevardnadze. Discussing the … and erratic (often drunken) behavior, shock therapy discredited liberal reforms. People began to look for a …

… navy of the main maritime shipping routes and chokepoints surrounding Taiwan would put the entire  global economy in disarray and for years to come. Estimates of possible losses differ, but they are in … could contribute to a peaceful resolution in the distant future. It does so by deterring Chinese aggression with arms …

… violence, malnutrition or disease. Ten million is hard to comprehend. Nor is it any easier if we break it down: thirty … adoption, by an unintended irony, re-traces the discredited preoccupation with "matching" that wrote children … countries in question: orphanages, and the street. I have visited orphanages in several Asian countries; no child should …

… Arabic, European, and Persian architectural styles, the complex embodied purposefully Egypt's place at the … officials promised not to punish him personally for future terrorist acts and recognized his domestic enemies as … Little was known of the man beyond the fact that he had visited a website associated with radical Islam—but his name …

… The most likely result of unilateralist action is to invite lesser powers to combine to neutralize it.   Therefore, the United States … 1856-1860. A pattern emerged. At first the British would be surprised and unprepared for others' attacks on them; then …

… his party's $12.6 million, thanks to the Federal Election Commission, which ruled in a recent 5-1 decision that … these Republican roots are dead or just buried beneath the surface of public debate. Buchanan speaks as if they are … In the late 19th century, Republicans in Congress, such as future president William McKinley, led the charge for higher …

… to the center of the world economy interest in China's future place in the international community has grown. Odd Arne Westad explores China's … Republic of China. Also, the reasons for the new republic's survival through the political turbulence in the 1910s and …

… lives and change the face of the planet for generations to come. Gavrilo Princip Legend tells that shortly before his … and exploitation. Socialist-era Sarajevo memorial site where Gavrilo Princip shot the archduke. Reads: "From … a variety of events geared towards promoting peace in the future, including art exhibitions and unveilings, sporting …

… inventing new “nukes” and new ways to deliver them. He felt compelled to build almost all of them, lest the Russians get ahead of us. Today, the Bush … in sight. Missile defense and space-based technologies will surely create a new wave of their own. In addition to cost …

… was caused principally by spiking gasoline prices, tight credit and disappearing paychecks. But a deeper look shows … Chrysler was starting to remake Maxwell Motors into his future Big Three company. In 1922, there was one registered passenger car or …

… The invasion of Ukraine resurrects images of the past: conquering armies, cities under … not obscure the fact that this conflict, with all its complexity and tragedy, belongs firmly to the present. This … to a huge crowd at the Gazimestan monument near the site of the battle of Kosovo , Milosevic was able to equate …

… we like to take a moment to highlight fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much … historians alike to share their ideas, the Public History Commons ! The Public His tory Commons is a project of the … ” listing of new work in all venues of public history. Be sure to go and check out Public History Commons and all of …

… This lesson deals with Queer Community response to the AIDS … explores the origins of HIV, where it stands today, and its complex history. We used this article to explore social …

… This lesson will be a look at the role morality plays in presidential elections. The lesson will require students to view different candidates … plays in elections, and based on their own results from a survey on political party affiliation, will need to identify …

… This lesson will examine Gavrilo Princip and his infamous … Research & Discussion Take a Stand Group Synthesis Lesson Materials: …

… This lesson uses the Origins article, “Fear and Loathing Around … trend towards populist and authoritarian leaders. The lesson looks at the United States, the Philippines, and … article. In addition, it considers Poland. Students will complete a stations activity to delve into specific aspects …

… This lesson plan examines the tense history between Iran and the … will have read an article from the BBC detailing the complex history between the two powers. Students will be introduced to the lesson’s compelling question: The US-Iran Standoff: How has America …

… we like to take a moment to highlight fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much like Origins – seek to bring history into … new sound on the web, as we add our very first podcast recommendation into the mix. The Exploring Environmental …

… In this lesson, students will explore two major themes of U.S. … to pandemics to evaluate their successes and failures. This lesson is aligned with the NCSS standards and would work for an AP US History class lesson on the New Deal. …

… we like to take a moment to highlight fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much … This month, our BOH (Best in History Online) pick comes in the form of a website dedicated to reinventing the … Twitter can shape the narrative for historic events. So be sure to check out the above projects as well as their other …

… News (now U.S. News & World Report), argued that Japan's surrender had been inevitable without the atomic bomb. He … indefensibility of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima is becoming a part of the national conservative creed." But times … In recent decades most American conservatives have become uncritical of America's use of atomic weapons and …

… The lesson plan focuses and grapples the long, changing, and … from being flimsy wood and canvas devises that were more common in science fiction novels than the military to the …