Today in History–January 24–the Library of Congress features gold, discovered in California on this day in 1848. The discovery was first met with skepticism and the California gold rush did not begin in full until after an endorsement from President James Polk in December, 1848. Learn more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to discover gold-related primary sources and other resources from across the Library. Teaching resources Guided Primary Source … [Read more...]
Today in History: Second Battle of Bull Run
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–August 30–the Library of Congress features the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), which ended this date in 1862 with a retreat of Union forces after three days of fighting. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access numerous primary sources and teaching resources related to Bull Run and the Civil War. Bull Run images Bull Run maps Bull Run sheet music First-person account of Bull Run, includes analysis … [Read more...]
Today in History: First Battle of Bull Run
July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–July 21–the Library of Congress features the first Battle of Bull Run, which began on this date in 1861. Find out more in the Today in History section, then access numerous primary sources and other teaching and learning resources related to Bull Run and the Civil War through the links below. Bull Run images Bull Run maps Bull Run sheet music First-person account of Bull Run, includes analysis activity Mr. Russel on Bull Run July 19, 1861 What I saw at Bull … [Read more...]
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