Unit 6: Taking the Lead | American Republic
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Chapter 21: World War I
- Short speech by General John J. Pershing—Audio clip of voice of Pershing on the war
- Speech by Henry Cabot Lodge—Audio clip of Lodge’s speaking against U.S. membership in the League of Nations
- The World War I Document Archive—“The archive intends to present in one location primary documents concerning the Great War.”
- World War I—Timelines, primary sources, statistics, maps, photos, Medal of Honor winners, etc.
Chapter 22: The 1920s: A Decade of Change
- The Roaring 20’s and the Great Depression—Numerous links to site devoted to various aspects of life during the Roaring Twenties
- Roaring Twenties—Survey of and numerous links to more information about various aspects of the Roaring Twenties
Chapter 23: Crash and Depression
- The Great Depression—Its causes and effects; includes a timeline and comparison with contemporary economic conditions
- Surviving the Dust Bowl—Introduction to a documentary provided by American Experience
- The New Deal—Contains links to its various programs
Chapter 24: World War II
- CBS Special Report: London after Dark—Dated August 24, 1940; audio clip of famed radio announcer Edward R. Murrow reporting the German bombing of London
- President Roosevelt's Address before a Joint Session of Congress—Audio of FDR’s request for a declaration of war against Japan, Dec. 8, 1941, and news bulletins following the attack on Pearl Harbor
- Audio recordings of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, from The American Presidency Project—Includes fireside chats, inauguration speeches, and speeches on various occasions
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Fireside Chats—listing of Roosevelt’s fireside chats from 1933 to 1944, arranged according to date
- World War II Resources—Information, documents, maps, and much more
- The S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien—This Liberty Ship launched on June 19, 1943
- Project Liberty Ship—“Dedicated to the preservation of the Liberty Ship SS John W. Brown”
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