A collection of primary source materials presented on a timeline that showcase events in the history of the United States from 1625 on. Click on an image to go to a page with descriptive information about each item. Each description has...

This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia presents a timeline of important events that occurred in the United States from the 16th century on. Links are provided throughout this article for additional information on related subjects.

Understanding the important events in United States history and being able to recognize how history affects current events are crucial skills for students. This lesson plan lets them examine and analyze important milestones through...

A wonderful, detailed timeline of the history of the Senate from its establishment until the present.

An extensive timeline examining the causes and events of the Cold War. It is preceded by several paragraphs discussing the shifting relations between the United States and Russia in the lead-up to the Cold War. The timeline begins in...

Delve into Virginia's pivotal role in America's early 20th century through this slideshow. Students can visualize WWI, Virginia's naval bases, and other events such as the suffrage movement and prohibition in Virginia. The slideshow...

Website commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War celebrates veterans and their families, allies and Armed Forces. Provides history, maps and timeline of events.

A history of the basilica, dating from 1806, along with information about its architect, Benjamin Henry Latrobe; a timeline that compares events in the history of the United States with the specific history of the cathedral; and a review...

The Cuban Missile Crisis was among the scariest events of the Cold War. The 13-day showdown brought the world's two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war. hese are the steps that brought the United States and Soviet Union to the brink...

Part of an interactive timeline which focuses on the history of exploration, development, and use of oil and petroleum products in the United States from 1855-1919 with links at the bottom that continue through 2004.

Includes a timeline of events and the history behind Operation Desert Storm, a war led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.

Learn about the life and accomplishments of Wernher Von Braun and other Nazi space scientists through this interactive timeline. Discover how he came to the United States in Operation Paperclip and why he is known as the father of the...

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