These curated resource lists coincide with the order of the topic ideas listed in the NHD 2017 theme sample topics list. The links lead to resources accessed from the Library of Congress (LOC.gov) unless otherwise noted. Note: U.S. historic newspaper coverage is from 1789-1922 unless otherwise noted. The Boxer Rebellion: Standing Against Westernization Chinese, American, and European Resistance to the Japanese Occupation of Nanking Sino-Japanese War primary source set Sino-Japanese … [Read more...]
Today in History: General John J. Pershing
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–July 15–the Library of Congress features General John J. Pershing, who died on this date in 1948. Pershing received a hero's burial at Arlington National Cemetery, a fitting tribute to the only military leader since George Washington to earn the title General of the Armies of the United States. Find out more about this officer who led troops from the cavalry to World War I by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources related … [Read more...]
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