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History Resources

About.com (American History)
This site includes history quizzes, articles and resources, biographical information on U.S. Presidents, and more.

America’s Story
Although this Library of Congress-sponsored site is geared to young people, it contains valuable information for all ages, including sections entitled “Meet Amazing Americans”, “Jump Back in Time”, and “Explore the States”.

Colorado Historical Society
This website contains maps and information on Colorado’s historic sites, exhibit information, and programs and events at the Colorado History Museum.

Colorado’s Kids and Students Page
This site is part of Colorado’s official website and features excellent links about Colorado history, both past and present.

Digital Librarian—History
Maintained by a librarian, this is a comprehensive site of alphabetically-arranged historical event links.

History Channel
This popular site offers links to “This Day in History", a world timeline, excellent historical maps, and additional history links.

The History Place
This site is an excellent source for American History information, and includes portraits of the Presidents, voices of the Presidents, WW II battle photos, a dramatic slide show of the Pearl Harbor bombing, and information on the American Revolution.

Infoplease
Click on the “History & Government” section for articles from encyclopedias, almanacs, and timeline.