11.20.08
New — Primary Documents in American History: The American Revolution and The New Nation, 1763-1815
provides images and descriptions of George Washington's Commission as Commander in Chief (1775), Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776), Articles of Confederation (1777), Treaty of Alliance with France (1778), Northwest Ordinance (1787), Washington's First Inaugural Address (1789), Judiciary Act of 1789 (1789), Jay's Treaty (1794), Alien and Sedition Acts (1798), Louisiana Purchase (1803), and more. (Library of Congress)New — How Our Laws Are Made
outlines the steps by which an idea can become federal law. Topics include Congress, sources of legislation, forms of congressional action, the role of committees, reported bills, calendars, consideration and debate, congressional budget process, engrossment and message to Senate, Senate action, final action on an amended bill, bills originating in Senate, enrollment, presidential action, and more. (Library of Congress)New — Great Conversations in Music
presents video interviews with distinguished musicians and composers. Hosted by Eugene Istomin (1925-2003), one of the world's most admired classical musicians, the series includes conversations with Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Milton Babbitt, and others. Topics include piano performance technique, modern contemporary music, the essence of the string quartet, the influence of master teachers, and lessons from the great virtuosos of the past. (Library of Congress)New — One Life: The Mask of Lincoln
celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of one of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), with an online exhibit of 30 portraits aimed "to show the changing face that Abraham Lincoln presented to the world as he led the fight for the Union." Select "audio tour" to hear answers to questions, such as: How did Lincoln try to manage the explosiveness of the Emancipation Proclamation? How does a photo at his second inaugural (March 4, 1865) foreshadow his death? (National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution)11.10.08
New — Veterans Day
provides resources for observing and learning about Veterans Day and National Veterans Awareness Week. Find the official Veterans Day website, a history of Veterans Day, the Veterans History Project, Census facts about veterans, U.S. coins honoring veterans, and more. (General Services Administration)11.04.08
New — Science Bulletins
provides visualizations and stories of recent developments in earth science, climate change, biodiversity, human biology, evolution, and astrophysics. See visualizations for learning about sea ice changes, coral reefs, desertification in Africa, origins of our moon, Mars, invasive species, undomesticated horses, human imagination, our genes and geography, cancer's evolutionary tree, facial expressions, a "wiring diagram" of the brain, human longevity, and more. (Multiple Agencies)
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