The American soldiers returning from World War I had a huge impact on the economy. Read about President Truman's domestic policies and find out about the surprise of the election of 1948.

World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.

NPR presents a slide show on the life of chess sensation Bobby Fischer who "became a cold war hero by dethroning the Soviet world champion" Boris Spassky in 1972. Fischer was the first U.S. born world chess champion.

An Overview of the 28th President of the US, Woodrow Wilson. This site includes information about Wilson the Educator, President, War Leader, World Statesman, Nobel Prize Winner, and 20th Century Icon.

Using a famous World War II propaganda song, students will explore alliteration by changing the lyrics to create a new version of the song. After discussing what alliteration is and why this particular song was used and enjoyed by the...

A straightforward listing of American conscript numbers during each major conflict of the 20th century. Helpful statistics on both World Wars and many other events.

Read about the life of John McCrae. He wrote 'In Flanders Fields', the much loved poem that is read in ceremonies all over the world to commemorate those who served in the world wars. Because of his poem, the poppy has come to serve as a...

A display of historically significant documents that tell the story of British Parliament during World War II and the D-Day plans.

Read an account of the experiences of Francis Mitsuo Tomosawa, a fifteen-year-old American of Japanese descent who was in Hiroshima on the day the atomic bomb was dropped on the city.

Contains information on the original book by Wells and the various movies, television shows, etc. inspired by the book. The site treats the invasion as if it actually happened.

A chronology of the life of Hector Garcia, founder of the American G.I. Forum, and Latino civil rights activist.

This is a brief account of, veteran of Dieppe, Rene Ulrich, who traded his identity with a Polish man to become Herbert Dumbrowsky, a Polish Jew. Through luck he survived the war.

U.S. foreign trade and global economic policies have changed direction dramatically during the more than two centuries that the United States has been a country. In the early days of the nation's history, government and business mostly...

Students can learn about the biography of Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense and Founding Father during the Revolutionary War on this site.

This encyclopedia article tells the heroic story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the black fighter pilot squadron which fought in WW II and led the way to integration of the military.

Find out how many veterans returning from World War II were able to realize the American Dream of home ownership, and see how this resulted in the growth of suburban areas across the nation.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Poland including early tribes, the Polish Empire, World War I and II, Solidarity movement, and independence from the Soviet Union on this site.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Germany including Germanic tribes, Roman rule, kings, the Reformation, the World Wars, and the reuniting of East and West.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay about American focus on foreign affairs after the Civil War, expanding particularly in the late 19th century. Read about U.S. exploits in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific...

President Wilson's claim, "he kept us out of war," did not last. Read about the increasing number of reasons for American to declare war against Germany. See why war was finally declared in April, 1917.

A brief description of the role women played during World War One. Describes the changes undergone at this time for the role of women. A good overview of a unique perspective of world history.

Initial focus by the Americans in World War II was containing Germany. Read about the Allied war stategy to "close the ring" and deprive Germany of men and materiel.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Italy including the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Renaissance, Catholicism, World War II, and current events on this site.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Turkey including early civilizations, Byzantium, Constantinople, the Ottoman Empire, World war I, independence, Ataturk, and current events.