How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
During America's Civil War, General Robert E. Lee was commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.
General Stonewall Jackson is known as one of the Confederate Army''s most-brilliant strategists and as General Lee''s right-hand man.
England's National Day features St. George, the Dragon Slayer, who is the patron saint of many countries, including England. What is the story behind ...
George Bentley was an 8-year-old child who worked long, hard hours in a British coal mine. In addition to his workday, George walked 1.5 miles, each w...
King George III, of Britain, is widely viewed as the man who "lost America." Is that a fair view?
Thomas Jefferson called George Mason (17251792), one of our truly great men.
Nine days after the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush addresses a joint session of the 107th Congress. He pledges to defend America's fre...
Geraldine Doyle was born in Inkster, Michigan on the 31st of July, 1924.
Hitler decided that he wanted some of Russia's natural resources, particularly oil, so he sent his troops to conquer Soviet territory. Looking at a ma...
This clip, summarizing events from the week of the 15th of May, 1940, includes historical footage of the Battle for Holland. With overpowering force,...
Learn the story behind one of the most-famous photos of the U-boat War: The attack of U-569.
The Gestapo derives its name from Geheime Staatspolizei - the secret state police of Nazi Germany.
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