The AmericanRevolution
"This site contains a complete American history, from the colonial perioduntil modern times. The original text (published by the U.S. Information Agency) has been enhanced by the addition of links to more detailed documents. Theproject is not complete, and the authors invite scholars and students to addtheir expertise in an attempt at"collective authoring". See chaptersone and two for the colonial period and the War of Independence."
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The American Experience: Vietnam
"The Vietnam War ended when the Communists took Saigon. The end of the war left questions and issues that are still unanswered and unresolved. Vietnam ... a noble cause? a shameful venture? This television series [and Internet site] look back at a hard chapter in American history. Two and one-half million Americans fought in Vietnam and 58,000 Americans died there. Why? This outstanding PBS site includes video clips from the TV series, a time line, maps, commentary, and primary source material such as presidential correspondence."
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Thank you Protocol
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Gratitude
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Thank You in 465 Languages
"From Abenaki (a native American tribe who say "wliwni") to Zulu (a South African tribe who say "ngiyabonga"), this just-for-fun page shows us how to give thanks in 465 languages! Additions are always appreciated, so if you know how to say "thank you" in a language not listed, Webmaster Jennifer Runner wants to hear from you. Once you’ve mastered "thank you," you can advance to learning greetings such as "Good morning" and "How are you?" "
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TeenGOV
Reviewed March 21, 2001 by Mark D. Phillips, a reader from Brooklyn, New York who is affiliated with the site. TeenGOV is designed to teach teenagers (and adults!) the relationship between the branches of government, how they work together, and how they can become involved in the entire process.
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Teach Vietnam
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Watergate Scandal
"It’s been thirty years since the burglary that begot the biggest political scandal in United States History. On June 17, 1972, police arrested five men for breaking into the Democratic Party’s national headquarters. On August 9, 1974 President Richard Nixon resigned from office under threat of impeachment. What happened between these two dates is quite a story."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Underground Railroad
"The term "underground railroad" was first used around 1830 to describe the loosely organized system that helped thousands of black American slaves escape to the northern states and Canada. The most heavily traveled routes ran through Ohio, Indiana and western Pennsylvania – and now they can be re-traced on the Internet. Follow me as we learn more about the many heroes who helped so many."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Trains
"In 1830 there were only twenty-three miles of railroad in the United States. This number grew to 30,000 miles of track by 1860. Trains hold a mystique and fascination for many: the romance of leisurely travel, the thrill of building detailed miniature models that actually run, the excitement of seeing a train pass through the countryside. Experience it all at the following railroading sites."
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