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Combat Photography in America: From the Beginning to World War II
This digital exhibit explores the historical development of combat photography from its inception to the end of World War II. The exhibit includes questions to consider along the way.
Tags: Journalists, Soldiers, war, World War I, World War II
Condemnation of Slavery published in Philadelphia
A photo of Benjamin Lay's publication of abolishing slavery and advocating for anti-slavery through Christian means.
Tags: Abolition leader, Religious Leader
Convict Leasing Program
Photograph showing the conditions of African Americans caught up in the convict leasing program.
Tags: Law
Court Record Johnson v. Casar
Court document from the case of Anthony Johnson verses John Casar in which Casar claimed he was an indentured servant while Johnson argued that Casar was his slave. The court decided in favor of Johnson.
Cracking the Enigma: Codebreaking in World War II
This educational module on Allied efforts to break Axis codes and cyphers during World War II. The information obtained from decoded messages proved essential to battlefield success and, ultimately, an Allied victory. Using a selection of primary…
Declaration of Independence
The declaration of independence by the thirteen colonies of the British Empire that would become the United States
Declaration of Independence (painting)
This painting depicts the moment on June 28, 1776, when the first draft of the Declaration of Independence was presented to the Second Continental Congress. The document stated the principles for which the Revolutionary War was being fought and which…
Declaration of the Anti-slavery Convention
This text shows how abolitionists were spreading there message and what they were trying to accomplish.
Tags: Abolition, Philadelphia
Descripción de la costa de Salé que comprende desde Cavo Blanco
This is a map that shows the coast of Morocco between Casablanca and Salé.
Disasters of the 20th Century
This educational module examines significant disasters of the 20th century and their lasting impact on the globe. These disasters fall into three categories including natural, man-made and biological. Some of these overlap each other and can fall…
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Youth in Crisis: Children in the Holocaust
This educational module explores the experiences of children during the Holocaust. Through a diverse selection of primary sources, this module tells…