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Soldiers from 3rd Infantry Division provide perimeter security for Iraqi policemen at a traffic control point in Tikrit, Iraq.

The Limits of Shock and Awe

… seems that the president does not read either newspapers or history. None of this is to say that the Bush administration … technological superiority. It is to suggest rather that history indicates that warfare cannot be reduced to a … get in the way. Michael Bellesiles is the author of several books, including "Revolutionary Outlaws" and "Arming …
The donkey party logo remains a well-known symbol for the Democratic Party despite not being the official logo of the party.

Democrats — the Party of Disorder, and Achievement

… the press. But this consensus seems willfully to ignore the history of Congress across much of the 20th century. Will … Party to represent that? Steven Conn is Professor of History and Director of Public History at the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. … …
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, shakes hands with a US Air Force general officer prior to his departure from the United States

The Need to Talk with Iran

… for restrictions on Iran’s nuclear capability. With the history of immense distrust between the two countries, … for Kids Around the World” (2009). … William Lambers … History News Service … Middle East … Iran … …
FDR speaking on the radio

Sensationalism, Modern Media, & Presidential Elections

Grade Level
4-8
Teaching Area
US History since 1877
American Government
… used as a resource for teachers to gain information on the history of media for the lecture segment of instruction. For … lecture with discussion about the goals of media and the history of media shaping public opinion. After this, … Lecture Group Work Class Discussion Lesson Materials: … US History since 1877 … American Government … Sensationalism, …
Photo of Earth

2/28/14: 21 Historical Events to Remember

…               There's a new video out on the Environmental History Resources YouTube Channel , and it's all about … about the collective memory of humanity . … Connecting History … Global/Transnational … Environment … 2/28/14: 21 …
Sylvester I and Constantine in a 1247 fresco.

Top Ten Origins: Popes Before 1500

… the plotline of  Conclave . … Kristina Sessa … Connecting History … Religion … Christianity … Medieval … Top Tens … …
summer olympics banner

2/9/14: Russia, Gay Rights, and the Sochi Olympics

… with Ann Fisher to discuss Russia's political and social history in light of the recent games. The podcast is now up … Past and Present ," by Alfred Senn … Connecting History … Sports … Russia … Sexuality & Reproductive Rights …
doctor holding a COVID swab

Pandemics and Public Policy

To what extent does war exacerbate or reduce the impact of major historical events such as a global pandemic or economic de-pression?
Grade Level
9-12
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Teaching Area
US History since 1877
… this lesson, students will explore two major themes of U.S. History: The impact of war and the mobilization for war on … aligned with the NCSS standards and would work for an AP US History class lesson on the New Deal. … To what extent does … … Military/War/Peace … Economics/Business/Trade … US History since 1877 … Pandemics and Public Policy …
man looking out a window

The Creation of Student Loan Debt in the United States

Grade Level
9-12
Teaching Area
US History since 1877
… surround student loans. The article talks about the history of cost of college education, and how the increasing … In the lesson, students will be given an overview of the history of student loans and increased need for higher … Argument Building   … 20th Century … United States … US History since 1877 … The Creation of Student Loan Debt in …
Genoa Park along the west bank of the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio, United States

12/29/2014: Cities of the Future

… an ecological option for the future. We’ll talk about urban history, urban design and urban renewal this hour." [Podcast … You Need A Friend: The Role of "Big Government" in American History Charles Darwin’s American Adventure: A Melodrama in Three Acts … Connecting History … Global/Transnational … Cities/Urban & Rural … …
Middle East

Foreign Policy and the 3 Branches of Government

Grade Level
9-12
Teaching Area
US History since 1877
American Government
War & Peace
… Diplomacy/International Relations … Syria … Education … US History since 1877 … American Government … War & Peace … …
General MacArthur Memorial

The Philippines “A Sea of Troubles”

Grade Level
4-8
Teaching Area
World History since 1500
… a political cartoon to begin to understand the complex history between the United States, Philippines, and China. … will work together to create a timeline tracing the history of the Philippines and their relationship with … in attempt to find their own national identity. … World History since 1500 … The Philippines “A Sea of Troubles” …
A U.S. Marine Corporal looks through a sniping rifle during a training in California in 2001.

Don’t Compare America Now With Britain Then

… critics is Frederick W. Kagan, a professor of military history, U.S. Military Academy at West Point. To make his … Michael H. Creswell is in associate professor of history at Florida State University. The author of "A … Cold War Europe" (2006), he is also a writer for the History News Service. … Michael H. Creswell … History News …
"The Magnet Citizenship" March 1917 cartoon by Henry Mayer - Moving Picture Weekly (1915-1920)

U.S. Citizenship Is Based on Principles, Not Heritage

… basis of identity, with pride in their heritage and their history, and counter radical multiculturalism on campus."   … of European culture, he says, "Western Civilization is our history."  And, he adds ominously, that civilization is now … Studies, University of Denver. … Lynn Holland … History News Service … United States … U.S. Politics … …
Syria

Syrian Crisis & American Government

Grade Level
9-12
Teaching Area
US History since 1877
American Government
War & Peace
…   … Middle East … US History since 1877 … American Government … War & Peace … …
Statue of Peter the Great in Moscow

The Past and Future of Russian-American Relations

… West European cultural influences characteristic of Russian history. Depending upon the needs of the times and the … University of Pittsburgh specializing in Soviet and Russian history, and a writer for the History News Service. … Robert W. Warden … History News …
19th century engraving showing Wall Street from the corner of Broad Street.

The First Wall Street Bomb

… what, until Tuesday, was the worst terrorist attack in the history of New York. Like last Tuesday’s disaster, it struck … Fellow at Columbia University and a writer for the History News Service. She is writing a book on the 1920 Wall Street explosion. … Beverly Gage … History News Service … Terrorism … Economics/Business/Trade …
Whig cartoon showing the effects of unemployment on a family that has portraits of Democratic Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren on the wall.

The Bank Crisis Blame Game, Then and Now

… for the worst depression in the first century of U. S. history. He became the first scapegoat president.   In 1837, … sacrifices. Jessica M. Lepler is an assistant professor of history at the University of New Hampshire and a writer for the History News Service. … Jessica M. Lepler … History News …
Bust of Senator Robert La Follette in the Wisconsin State Capitol.

When Principle May Be the Best Policy

… should never take their constituents’ loyalty for granted. History offers striking examples of the wisdom of candidates … strategy of all. Nancy C. Unger is associate professor of history at Santa Clara University. She is author of “Beyond … Nature’s Housekeepers: American Women in Environmental History” (Oxford University Press, 2012). … Nancy C. Unger … …
Portrait of General Winfield Scott.

When “Sensitivity” Has Opened the Road to Victory

… in Cheney’s terms. Many other chapters in our military history make the same point that successful commanders wage … It’s not surprising that the Vice President should sample history for political advantage in a heated campaign. But … of its “war on terrorism.” Robert E. May, a professor of history at Purdue University, is author of "Manifest …
General George Washington Resigning his Commission.

Diplomatic Advisers: Washington, Kennan, FDR

… financial crisis. John A. Moore Jr., professor emeritus of history at Cal Poly Pomona, is co-editor of the … of the United Nations," 2d edition, and a writer for the History News Service. Ralph E. Shaffer is a professor emeritus of history at California State Polytechnic University and a …
Richesons Church in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

The Separation of Church and State Is Rooted in American Christianity

… a "civil master." In the Revolutionary era the lessons of history, the ideals of the Revolution, the principles of … heritage. Johann N. Neem is an assistant professor of history at Western Washington University in Bellingham and a writer for the History News Service. … Johann N. Neem … History News …
Aftermath of the al-Qaida bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania in 1998.

When America Was Considered a Rogue Nation

… This all-but-forgotten chapter of the nation’s history suggests that the current “war on terrorism” will … capable of misreading them. Robert E. May, a professor of history at Purdue University, is author of "Manifest … in Antebellum America" (2002) and a writer for the History News Service. … Robert E. May … History News Service …
President George W. Bush

Policies for the Fearful: Rollback Then, Regime Change Now

… States now occupies in the world is unparalleled in modern history. Almost every other country in the world is more or … world. Michael Richards teaches modern European and world history at Sweet Briar College in Virginia and is a writer for the History News Service. … Michael D. Richards … History News …