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Category: Primary Sources
Ruby Bridge: A Profile in Courage
On May 14, Ruby Bridge, a Civil Rights icon of the 60s, spoke at a luncheon sponsored by Chicago Metro Achievement Center for Girls (a group that tutors and mentors intercity girls). Her message was filled with dignity and optimism. She discussed her historical journey of being the first African American child to integrate at an all-white… Continue reading Ruby Bridge: A Profile in Courage
Officialness and The Torture Report
In case you missed it, last week the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the Study of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Detention and Interrogation Program, also known as the Torture Report. So, for all you political junkies and civics geeks out there, you might be interested in having a copy of it. Now the cool… Continue reading Officialness and The Torture Report
Get the Facts on Ebola
There has been some good news about Ebola in the U.S. this week, but of course the outbreak is still ongoing in western Africa. As you know, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are at the front lines in combating the spread of this virus in the U.S. and in Africa. Meanwhile, the National Institutes… Continue reading Get the Facts on Ebola
Crash Course in Government
Since the State of the Union is one of the few times of the year people pay attention to politics, you might want to brush up on your civics. For this I would recommend Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government. Yes, it is for kids, but that makes it especially easy and quick to read.… Continue reading Crash Course in Government
Available on GPO’s Federal Digital System: Senate Resolutions
Authorizing Military Force Against Syria Promoting a Diplomatic Solution for Syria The situation in Syria and the United States’ response are rapidly evolving. But you can follow what the government is deciding thanks to the Government Printing Office and your Library. As the U.S. Congress debates the United States’ potential use of military force against… Continue reading Available on GPO’s Federal Digital System: Senate Resolutions
Read Primary Documents from America’s Founders
Here’s a cool site that our history students and faculty may be useful. It is Founders Online, which is a new site from the US National Archives. This site is a great source for primary documents written by the founders of the United States. Here’s the description from the website: The National Archives, through its… Continue reading Read Primary Documents from America’s Founders