This collection uses primary sources to explore the cultural impact of swing dancing. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

John Polanyi, 1986 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, published this essay in 2000. In it, he discusses threats to democracy in the form of weapons, and how scientists today must remember their higher purpose, and use their technical expertise and status to support democracy everywhere.

An audio recording of a speech given to Americans by John F. Kennedy on October 22, 1962 where he talks about the buildup of Soviet military power in Cuba. A transcript is also provided. [17:37]

The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Jordan. Also links to maps from other online sources.

An outstanding, interactive copy of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the legislation that repealed the Missouri Compromise. Historical context included, as well as links to larger images, a typed transcript, and a downloadable PDF file.

This online resource provides the complete text and image of the original document of the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916 along with comprehensive document information. This act "limited the working hours of children and forbade the interstate sale of goods produced by child labor."

Read the history behind the first child labor bill in 1916 and view the original document.

Site gives the documents of the hearings before the Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate Seventieth Congress on The General Pact for the Renunciation of War signed at Paris as well as the text of the Kellogg-Briand Pact.

This site from the Nobel e-Museum provides the autobiography of Konrad Lorenz. He discusses important people who influenced his research. Not significant information about his research on aggression or what he is known for "imprinting".

The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of both North and South Korea. Also links to maps from other online sources. PDF's (require Adobe Reader).

In this Perry-Castaneda Collection of maps of Kuwait you can find political maps, relief maps and a series of maps showing Iraqi positions and U.S. positions during Desert Storm in 1991.

In this transcript of an interview recorded for Eyes on the Prize, Stokely Carmichael describes SNCC organizing campaigns and his views on "Black Power."

An comprehensive listing of the Laws of the Kings, the laws set down by the seven kings of Rome during the monarchy.

The Our Documents group offers information on Richard Henry Lee's 1776 resolution proposing colonial independence. See the original document, read the transcript, and download a printer-friendly version.

Explore the history and geography of sub-Saharan Africa using lessons from an 8-Part lesson-set on Mali and Timbuktu which includes student and teacher versions as well as assessments.

Explore the history and geography of sub-Saharan Africa using lessons from an 8-Part lesson-set on Mali and Timbuktu which includes student and teacher versions as well as assessments.

Explore the history and geography of sub-Saharan Africa using lessons from an 8-Part lesson-set on Mali and Timbuktu which includes student and teacher versions as well as assessments.

Explore the history and geography of sub-Saharan Africa using lessons from an 8-Part lesson-set on Mali and Timbuktu which includes student and teacher versions as well as assessments.

See a display of correspondence from George Washington on a variety of topics that show his interest in shaping the new country. An explanation of each topic is given along with a transcript of the letter.