Lonely Planet gives some information on the history of Turkmenistan before, during, and after its incorporation into the Russian, then Soviet Empire.

A thorough article on the politics of Russia. Includes an explanation of the branches of government, the constitution, political parties and elections, and local and regional governments.

A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

Read about the passage of the bane of the snake oil salesmen, the Pure Food and Drugs Act.

Polling reports featuring results from various opinion polls that match Bush, Kerry and Nader. Diverse subjects are included. Updated when new polls are released.

Read a brief description of the National Reclamation Act and its aim of making more agricultural land available in the arid West by financing irrigation projects. Some information is specific to the Klamath Basin project in Oregon.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides an information text about the three branches of government. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Read about the dangers of paranoia when exercised by people of power. The witch-hunting of the McCarthy era made rash and false accusations against supposed Communist sympathizers that affected many lives.

A brief survey of the beginning of the Cold War and the challenges that faced the United States in confronting communist totalitarianism.

No discussion about the Great Depression can be complete without a look at the legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal programs. Read about the changes and effects on the economy brought about by the programs, but see what...

The Great Depression was not the fault of Herbert Hoover, but see how he was unable or unwilling to take the steps to address it. Find out how the election of 1932 was the result of his misunderstanding of the economics of the time.

The primary virtue of this site, which gives basic biographical facts, is its links to other interesting Lincoln stories. Includes a link to "Lincoln's pockets" which pictures and details what Lincoln was carrying the night he was shot.

A brief look at the life of American explorer, Meriwether Lewis. Provides a historical map of the Oregon Territory, a portrait of Lewis, and a photograph from Little Belt Mountain.

Read about Andrew Jackson's animosity toward the Second Bank of the United States and some reasons for his feelings. Was his veto of the Recharter Bill good for the country? Take the little survey to express your views.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different people who work in a school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

View photos and read personal stories about the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and others have their famous presidential speeches captured in this database.

Gain insight into the history behind January 20th becoming Inauguration Day for the United States.

Uncover all types of U.S. Presidential Inauguration trivia at this site.

When was the first Inaugural Ball and how has the big event become what it is today? Here is the history from the first gala.

Read about the pivotal election of 1968, which pitted Richard Nixon against Hubert Humphrey in a race shaped by backlash against the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.

Read about the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon.

A news article on the release of the 9/11 Commission final report and its recommendations. The article summarizes the major findings of the report. The article is dated July 23, 2004.

This brief summary covers major aspects of Polk's presidency, including his support of Andrew Jackson's policies.