Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Treasures of American History: American Biography"

Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life Homepage

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:23:58 GMT

This online exhibition commemorates the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The website covers each major period of Lincoln's private and public life, especially his years in Washington when he made the crucial decisions that ended slavery and preserved the nation. Also included are the artifacts of Lincoln's assassination-his top hat, the prison hoods of the conspirators, and other sobering reminders of this tragic story.

Bon Appétit! Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:12:56 GMT

Students can learn about Julia Child and her effect on American popular culture, cooking, and broadcast television in this online exhibition. Using an interactive, panoramic photograph, look around the entire kitchen as it exists on exhibit at the Smithsonian.

West Point Graduates

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:12:32 GMT

Through the use of an interactive timeline, brief biographical sketches, objects and quotes, students will learn about 51 selected West Point graduates, their achievements, and their families, both in peace and in war. West Point Graduates is part of the online exhibition West Point in the Making of America.

Photographing History: Fred J. Maroon and the Nixon Years, 1970-1974

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:12:24 GMT

Students will learn about Nixon's presidency as well as the importance of photojournalism through the use of behind-the-scenes photographs and oral history interviews with photographer Fred Maroon. A timeline of events covering the years 1968-1974 is also included. The images included in this online resource offer a powerful record of an unsettling time in American History. Maroon was granted unusual access to the Nixon White House to document the 1970 reelection campaign as well as the major events of the Watergate controversy.

A Visual Journey: Photographs by Lisa Law 1965-1971

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:09:27 GMT

Lisa Law's photographs provide glimpses into the folk and rock music scenes, California's blossoming counterculture, and the family-centered and spiritual world of commune life in New Mexico. In this online resource, students will examine themes from the 1960's counterculture. At the bottom of each page, students can view a timeline of pivotal events in American history and popular culture from 1963 to 1973.

¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz Homepage

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:49:15 GMT

Explore the life of Celia Cruz, a world-renowned Latina musician, in this online exhibition. An enormous talent who had an impeccable sense of rhythm and an inimitable style, Celia Cruz became an influential and legendary musical figure both in her native country of Cuba, and the United States, her adopted country. Students will connect her life to a variety of subjects including immigration, history, geography, music theory, music history, and art. A non-flash version of the site is available at http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/.

Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:48:15 GMT

This online exhibition highlights artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, and will introduce students to the pioneering men and women who dominated their sports; championed their country, race, or sex; and helped others to achieve. Both on and off the playing field, these undaunted individuals broke records for themselves and broke barriers for us all. Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers portrays athletes from more than a dozen sports.