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HistoryBuff: Search for resources and information about the American Revolution
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Pages for Kids: A GREAT site for learning about the United States Government; topics by Grade Level Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Pages for Kids - GRADES K-2: Topics include: Our Nation, Your Neighborhood, Ben's ABC'S, Symbols of the United States Government, Games and Activities Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Pages for Kids - GRADES 3-6: Topics include: Our Nation, Historical Documents, Branches of Government, How Laws Are Made, National versus State Government, Election Process, Citizenship, Symbols of U.S. Government, Games and Activities Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Pages for Kids - GRADES 9-12: Topics include: Our Nation, Historical Documents, Branches of Government, How Laws Are Made, National versus State Government, Election Process, Citizenship, Games and Activities, Glossary What is Government? Learn about the first forms of government and how democracy came into existence at this simple site
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Federal Judiciary HomePage: News and information about the Federal Courts; answers to questions about the organization and operation of the federal courts United States Legislative Branch Thomas Legislative Information: All about the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Legislative Branch, the United States Senate
United States Library of Congress Superb Website! The library of Congress houses the largest collection of American history information United States Library of Congress Wise Guide: New topics of interest every month from the Library of Congress
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U.S. Senate: Senators: Information on each U.S. Senator; Photograph Thomas Legislative Information: All about the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Legislative Branch, the United States Senate United
States National Debt Clock
History of the Supreme Court of the United States: Content is organized thematically into five sections:; The Court Defines Itself, The Court and Basic Rights, The Court and Gender, The Court and Young People and the Court Today. An introductory essay on the History of the Supreme Court gives a broad view of the evolution of the Supreme Court. Supreme Court of the United States: A bBrief Overview of the Supreme Court; The Court and Constitutional Interpretation; The Court as an Institution; The Court and Its Traditions; The Court and Its Procedures' Biographies of Current Members of the Supreme Court ; Members of the Supreme Court, and More Virtual Tour of the United States Supreme Court
Inside the White House by National Geographic: An EXCELLENT resource about the White House; photos, facts, information, kids' section, and More
Local Government Home Pages: Dedicated to providing on-line information for city, county, and state governments National Political Index: Contacting State and Local Officials: Listings for ALL 50 States
A Capitol Fourth: A dazzling site covering the history of the holiday as well as the history of the American Flag; Downloadable wallpaper and screensaver files; Create your own virtual fireworks display right on your monitor Betsy Ross: The American Flag: How our flag was invented and developed through history Flag of the United States of America The Flag of the United States: The History of: the Flag of the United States, the Pledge of Allegiance, Flag Day; plus: Flag Day Proclamation by President Clinton, The National Flag Day Foundation celebrates at Fort McHenry, Flag Day, June 14th; How did the flag become known as "OLD GLORY"? Francis Scott Key and why he was there on September 14th, 1814
Foreign Embassies: Addresses to all foreign embassies in Washington D.C. Foreign Government Resources on the Web: An EXTENSIVE list of information about foreign countries: government, military, national anthems, politics, statistics, and MORE! Information
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The American Experience / Wayback: Monthly online magazine aimed at middle school students which highlights historical events, topics, and persons in American history with articles, photographs, factoids and MORE.
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