Links to Related Historical Resources
The Freedom Train
Learn about the Freedom Train. The 1947 to 1949 Freedom Train was conceived as an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of American citizenship. The Freedom Shrine originated from the Freedom Train.
Congress for Kids: Introduction to the U.S. Constitution
This web site includes information about the writing of the Constitution, the Constitution's signers, the Bill of Rights, the Amendments to the Constitution and much more.
Amendments to the United States Constitution
Learn about the Bill of Rights and other U.S. Amendments to the Constitution.
Constitution Facts Fun Quiz
This fun quiz will test your U.S. Constitution knowledge.
The Food Timeline: American Presidents' Favorite Food
Find out what our American Presidents liked to eat. Our Presidents' food preferences were related to family heritage, personal preference, physical condition, and social obligation.
The Presidential Timeline(21st Century)
This web site tells the story of the twelve presidents who led the United States from the depths of the Great Depression to the dawn of the 21st century.
Presidents USA includes Trivia, Interesting Facts, Physical Characteristics, and Unusual Habits of American Presidents.
Other Interesting Links
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
This web site provides a basic introduction to the United States Federal Government.
Women's History Timeline
Learn about Susan B. Anthony and other Famous Women in the history of the United States.
America's Story from America's Library
Discover exciting stories of America's past. Americ's story from America's Library wants you to have fun with history while learning at the same time.
- The Mayflower Compact (1620)
- The Declaration of Independence (1776)
- Benjamin Franklin's Epitaph (1776)
- Patrick Henry's Instructions to Clark (1778)
- George Washington's Letter to Nicola (1782)
- The Treaty of Paris (1783)
- The United States Constitution (1787)
- The Bill of Rights (1789)
- The Northwest Ordinance (1787)
- Washington's First Inaugural Address (1789)
- Washington's Farewell Address (1796)
- Jefferson's First Inaugural Address (1801)
- The Star Spangled Banner (1814)
- Andrew Jackson's Letter (1815)
- The Monroe Doctrine (1823)
- The Gettysburg Address (1863)
- The Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
- Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
- U.S. Constitution's Thirteenth Amendment (1865)
- Robert E. Lee's Letter (1865)
- Account of Susan B. Anthony's Trial (1874)
- Theodore Roosevelt's Letter on Cuba (1907)
- Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural Address (1913)
- U.S. Constitution's Nineteenth Amendment (1920)
- Franklin Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" Speech (1941)
- General Eisenhower's Selection as 'Overlord' Commander (1943)
- General McAuliffe's Christmas Message (1944)
- German Instrument of Surrender WWII (1945)
- Japanese Instrument of Surrender WWII (1945)
- John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961)
- Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
- Ronald Reagan's Speech at Brandenburg Gate (1987)