HISTORY
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A 3000+ Document Library: A Blessing or a Curse?
As Publications Manager at Teaching American History, I frequently hear the following from our teacher partners: I love teaching with…
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Anna Lenardson Loves to Learn and Teach
Anna Lenardson If you ask Anna Lenardson, a 2023 graduate of Ashland University’s Master of Arts in American History and Government…
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Political Parties: Resources for Government & History Teachers
Amanda Bryan excepted today’s blog from our Core Documents volume, Political Parties, edited by Eric Sands. Download the volume in our bookstore…
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Abraham Lincoln’s Speech at Cooper Union | February 27, 1860
On February 27, 1860, Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most important and effective speeches of his political career. His…
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Where to Find Stuff on tah.org: Document Page
Teaching American History provides various free resources for American history and government teachers, including our popular seminars, multi-day seminars, and extensive database…
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The Importance of Research in Social Studies Classrooms
A Conversation with Sonja Czarnecki Sonja Czarnecki, 2022 MAHG Graduate “In order to understand history, you have to do history,” Sonja Czarnecki…
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The Tehran Conference and the Origins of the Cold War
From left to right: Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill Any serious student of history will tell you…
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The Tet Offensive, January 1968
U.S. Marines with Company G, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, direct a concentration of fire at the enemy during Operation Allen…
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Civil Conversation Protects Our Civil Rights
Young citizens need civics education to understand their constitutionally guaranteed rights. The best civics teachers also help students learn the…
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Elizabeth Blackwell, Female Pioneer in Medicine
This month marks the 175th anniversary of Elizabeth Blackwell’s graduation from medical school, making her the first woman to be…
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