Chariho Middle School Library: Washington Monuments

This film from Arlington National Cemetery provides a lot of information about the construction of the memorial. (9:16 min)

This page provides a detailed description of the memorial.

Learn Background Information About Arlington National Cemetery And The Sacrifices Of American Fallen Soldiers. Find the chapter on "Tomb of the Unknowns".

This is a site about the memorial from Arlington National Cemetery.

This site provides the history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

This site offers a lot of facts about the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Click on PDF Full Text to see the article! The article focuses on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Fallen service-members from the World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War are interred at the tomb ;

This site provides information on the history and the monument itself.

Profiles James T. Taylor, a sentinel for the Tomb of the Unknowns in Virginia. His career in the United States Army; Information on the training he undergone as a sentinel; Duties and responsibilities.

this activity book provides an intriguing and comprehensive look at World War I, which involved all of the world's superpowers during a time of great technological and societal change. Emphasizing connections among events as well as the war's influence on later historical developments, it leads young readers to fully understand the most important aspects of the war, including how the war came about, how changing military technology caused the western front to bog down into a long stalemate, how the war fostered an era of rapid technological advances, and how the entry of the United States helped end the war.

World War I devastated the great powers of Europe and brought sweeping consequences for the entire world, including the deaths of millions, the reshaping of empires and colonial territories, deadly innovations in warfare, and an unstable peace that eventually ushered in the even more destructive World War II.

There is a chapter on building the Capitol you will want to check out. Use the table of contents to find it.

This book has separate chapters on different parts of the capitol. Please use the table of contents.

Scroll down to find about what materials were used in the construction of the Capitol.

This page has information on the construction of the Capitol.

There is some basic information with links to more facts.

This is a brief video on the history of the US Capitol. (5.00 min)

This video shows great historical views of the Capitol Building and the mall. (2:54 min) You want to watch this video!

This 1:20 min video describes the placement of the legislative branch in the Capitol.
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This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate, and the main players in both. Whips, committees, and filibusters are also discussed. A comparison to other legislative bodies in state and local governments, as well as in other countries, is also included. Use the "Search within" or Table of Contents to find info you need.

What is the legislative branch? It's the part of government that makes our country's laws. But just how does the legislative branch make a law? And what else does this branch do? Read this book to find out. Use the Table of Contents of "Seach within" to find what you need.

This site describes the construction of the Capitol rotunda.

This site describes the construction of the Capitol dome.

This site provides some history on the Capitol building.

This is a brief article about the Library of Congress.

This website has information on the history of the Library of Congress.

This site has information about the Library of Congress.

Describes interesting items in the collection. Includes information on the construction of the library's Jefferson building.(14:48 min)

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This brief article provides some background on the Congress. Logon with cms in front of student id number and birthdate as password.

What is the legislative branch? It's the part of government that makes our country's laws. But just how does the legislative branch make a law? And what else does this branch do? Read this book to find out.

This site features basic facts about the Library of Congress.

Look in the table of contents or index to find the information you need.

This website has information on the Supreme Court Building.

This site focuses on the history of the building.

This site provides information on the establishment of the building.

This is historical footage of the Supreme Court.

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This article will provide some background on the Supreme Court.

This site has some basic facts about the Supreme Court.

This site describes the purpose of the National Archives.

This site provides information on the history of the archives.

This page describes the construction of the building.

A brief encyclopedia article about the National Archives.

Discusses the constitution at the National Archives. (2:29 min)

This provides an overview of the National Archives. Log on with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate. (11:03)

Information about the construction of the building can be found on this site.

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The article features the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), an independent agency that was created by the act of October 19, 1984 and replaced the National Archives.

Look on the left and click on the segment for "Presidential Design" .This video explains how different presidents impacted the White House design.

This is a brief article on the history of the WhiteHouse.

This is a webpage with a brief history of the White House.

Check out the tour and the link for history on this page.

Facts about the White House.

This site provides some history on the White House.

Ten interesting facts about the White House.

This site has some basic facts about the White House.

Interesting White House Facts are available on this page.

This website has a brief history of the White House.

Curious facts about the White House you will want to know!

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The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible figure, the President, through to the vice president, cabinet, and executive departments and agencies.

Defines and explains what the executive branch of our govenment is responsible for.

Provides some history on the founder. Includes information on National Museum of the American Indian. Depicts museums that are part of the Smithsonian, including the National Zoo and the Air and Space Museum. (4:00 min) Remember to logon with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate.

Features the Smithsonian's collection of legislative articles, such as the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Magna Carta. (4:45 min) Remember to logon with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate.

Check out the table of contents for the timeline for a good overview.

History of the first building.

This article discusses the history and all the current museums.

This is a review of a book that provides information on the history of the Smithsonian Institution.

This website provides a short video and overview of the Smithsonian.

This site provides information about the history of the Smithsonian.

This provides a view of the castle.

This page provides information on the history of the Smithsonian with links to the specific museums.

The article discusses several artifacts that are part of the collection at the Smithsonian Institution located in Washington, D.C.

This site describes the beginning and construction of the National Air and Space Museum

This site lists exhibits at the museum.

Basic background about the museum is provided on this site.

This site discusses the construction and beginning of the museum.

Check out this tour of the museum!

This is a history of the museum.

This site describes the mission and history of the museum.

This site describes planned renovations to the museum.

FAQs about some of the fascinating objects in the museum.

The article features the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened by the Smithsonian Institution on September 24, 2015.

This has some limited information about the museum.

This page links to exhibitions.

A review is offered for the National Museum of African American History and Culture located in Washington, D.C.

The article discusses the Smithsonian Museum's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, District of Columbia (D.C.), opened on September 24, 2016.

A review is offered for the National Museum of African American History and Culture located in Washington, D.C., which will be opened in September 2016.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture will open its doors to the public Sept. 24. "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell joined the museum's founding director, Lonnie Bunch, for a tour of what makes the 19th and newest Smithsonian museum. (3:02 min)

One hundred years in the making, the National Museum of African American History and Culture opens in Washington, D.C. The museum presents history through objects both celebratory and sobering, showcasing everything from Michael Jackson’s fedora to a pair of shackles discovered aboard a sunken slave ship.(8:29 min) Remember to log on with cms in front of your student Id number and your birthdate.

Learn about the architectual features of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

This is the official site for the museum.

This site has basic information about the history of the museum.

National Museum of the American Indian, institution devoted to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the culture of the indigenous populations of the Western Hemisphere.

Scroll down until you get to the National Museum of the American Indian.The article features the East Building (EB) of the National Gallery of Art (NGA) and the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAE) in Washington, D.C. Click on PDF Full Text to see the article.

This site features information on the design of the museum.

This website from Arlington Cemetery a description of the grave is provided.

This book aims to explain the cultural significance of the Kennedy administration and how it's been perceived as key in the “awakened” mindset at the onset of the 1960s. The book also covers how his unexpected and filmed death is a major touchstone for everyone old enough to remember it. Checkout the "Timeline" for major events in Kennedy's life.

For half a century now - through wind, rain, hail and snow - it's flickered its solemn duty. Lee Cowan reports on the eternal flame at President Kennedy's grave, which burns just as brightly today as when it was first lit by a grieving first lady. (3:33 min) - Date of video November 17, 2013.

Although this video has no sound it clearly depicts what people were watching after Kennedy died. (3:3 min)

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The article discusses the administration of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Particular focus is given to the political challenges facing Kennedy and to the federal programs which were created.

This article discusses the granite used in the construction of the memorial.

In 1967, the Kennedy family and Arlington officials chose to move JFK's grave in order to construct a safer, more stable eternal flame.

Check the table of contents for information on the building of the monument.

This National Park Service site provides the history of the monument.

This site has some information about the building and materials used.

This site focuses on the history of the Washington Monument.

This site has many facts about the construction of the monument.

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This video provides a history of the building of the monument. (2:54 min) You want to watch this video!

A brief article on George Washington. Logon with cms in front of your student Id number and birthdate as password.

This is a brief video segment on George Washington (3:25 min) Remember to log on with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate as the password.

This is a biography of George Washington.

This video explains the basic layout of the memorial.

This is the National Park Service site on the memorial.

This site provides a timeline of Roosevelt's life.

This site has information on the memorial.

This site discusses the design of the memorial. Follow the arrows at the bottom to get all the information.

The article discusses controversy surrounding the memorialization of U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, with focus given to the portrayal of his disability.

This is an encyclopedia article on the memorial.

This video provides an introduction to Roosevelt's first term in office. Logon with cms in front of student id and birthdate. (5:16 min)

This book is a biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

This will give you an overview of Roosevelt's life and accomplishments.

This video provides highlights of Jefferson's life. (6:25min) This video also discusses design and construction of the memorial.

This page provides some information on the building of the memorial.

This is a brief article on the memorial. Logon with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate as password.

This page provides information on the memorial from the National Park Service.

This page provides information on the memorial and its history.

Find out what quotations were used on the monument.

This is a brief article on the memorial.

A brief video discussing the highlights of Jefferson's life. (3:37 min) Logon with cms in front of your student id number and birthdate as password.

This will provide some background on Thomas Jefferson. Logon with cms in front of student id number and birthdate as password.

his inviting biography explores the life of Thomas Jefferson. Readers will discover the impact he made on early America as he took roles as governor, vice president, and President of the United States. The detailed images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text reveal that Jefferson played a major part in many early American events such as the Second Continental Congress, the Committees of Correspondence, and the Declaration of Independence.

Presents a letter to the editor on the Fine Arts Commission of Washington, D.C., that has approved, and the U.S. Congress is about to appropriate for, a memorial to Thomas Jefferson.

Check out the chapter , 'Building of the Memorial" found in the table of contents.

Investigate the chapters on the plan for and building of the memorial.

This brief article discusses the memorial. Logon with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate as password.

This website provides information about the monument.

This site features historical events associated with the Lincoln Memorial.

This site has basic facts about the memorial.

Check out this video tour.

This video discusses the construction and history of the memorial. (4:47 min) There are some wonderful historical film segments used in this video.

This is a brief biography of Abraham Lincoln.

Use this book to get background information on Lincoln. The table of contents and index will help you find what you need.

This video provides information on the impact Lincoln had on the country (6:44 min)

This video clip describes the life of Martin Luther King. Logon with cms in front of student id and birthdate as password.

Discusses the impact of Martin Luther King memorial.

This is a brief page from the National Park Service about the memorial.

This site provides a good description of the memorial.

Find out what happened to one of the quotes on the memorial.

This website describes the construction of the memorial.

Check out the link to the timeline in the table of contents for an overview of his life.

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Check out all these fun places to see when in Washington D.C,

This is the official Fodor Travel Guide site with suggestions of things to see in Washington DC.

This site has suggestions for places to see in Washington DC.

Check out this guide to Washington DC sights.

Check the table of context and index to find the information you need.

This video segment has a brief discussion of the WWII memorial.

This show displays the memorial and discusses it history. (4:50 min)

This site will provide info on materials used in the construction of the memorial.

This webpage discusses the design of the memorial.

This will give you a brief overview of WWII. Remember to login with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate as a password.

This is a brief overview of the war. (1:39 min) Remember to log on with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate as a password.

This site provides information on the construction of the memorial.

This website provides information about the memorial.

This is a very brief article on the memorial.

This brief article discusses the battle and memorial.

This describes the memorial and battle. This video gives information about how the statue was created.

This is the National Park Service site for the memorial.

This site has information about the battle and memorial.

This video clip discuss the battle for Iwo Jima (1:07 min) Logon with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate as password.

A brief article explaining the battle. Logon with cms in front of your student id number and your birthdate.

These women—whose stories span from 1932 through 1945, the last year of the war, when U.S. Marines landed on Iwo Jima—served in dangerous roles as spies, medics, journalists, resisters, and saboteurs. Nine of the women were American; seven were captured and imprisoned by the Japanese, enduring brutal conditions. Use the Table of Contents for find the chapter on Iwo Jima.

This site describes the monument and its history.

Use the table of contents and index to find the information you need.

This site provides details about the memorial from a veteran's organization.

This is a mini documentary on the history of the creation of the Korean War Memorial. It describes the design and some of the materials used. (6:10 min)

This is a very brief article on the Korean War Memorial.

There is a brief description of the Korean War Memorial on this segment. Logon with cms in front of student id number and birthdate.

This site provides detailed information about the memorial.

This brief article will explain the Korean War.

For background on the Korean War check out this ebook. Use the table of contents and index to find the information you need.

This site has a lot of detailed information about the monument.

This site offers a brief overview of the memorial.

Check out chapters on the memorial on the wall and controversy.

A brief description of the memorial is on this website.

This website has some interesting facts.

This is a very brief video showing the memorial. (1:09min)

A brief article on the history of the memorial.

This website describes the memorial.

Describes the Vietnam War Memorial. (4:52 min)

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This will give you an overview of the Vietnam War. Logon with cms in front of your student id number and password is birthdate.

You can search the wall for a veteran's name or look at a virtual view of the wall on this site.

This website is the official museum website. Scroll down to the link at the bottom "About the Museum". There is another link off that page for art and architecture.

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This website has information and a video about the museum.

This page answers some questions about the construction of the museum.

This is a brief video which focus on explaining the different floors of the museum.

This page has information on the design and construction of the museum.

This is a brief article to provide an overview of the holocaust. Logon with cms before student id number and birthdate.

An examination of the Holocaust from its inception to the liberation of the concentration camps and the war crimes trials at Nuremberg and elsewhere.

Young readers will follow this elite group of soldiers on their raid and explore the context for their mission, from the 9/11 attacks by Al Qaeda to the war against terrorists in Afghanistan. Find the Chapter on September 11, 2001

This video describes the memorial. (2:55min)

This site provides a description of the memorial and the museum.

The article discusses the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City that opens to the public on May 21, 2014 in commemoration of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

he terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, collectively represent one of the most consequential events of modern American history.

The world suffers terrorists attacks when planes fly into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, New York. The north and south towers collapse within twenty minutes of each other. A third plane hits the Pentagon and a fourth crashes in Pennsylvania. (2:23 min) Remember to logon with cms in front of your student id and your birthdate.

Visits the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, also known as the World Trade Center Memorial, in New York City. (1:10 min) Remember to logon with cms in front of your student id and your birthdate.

This site discusses the difficulties of creating a memorial.

This page discusses the difficulties of creating this memorial.

Beginning in late 1996, Afghanistan was ruled by a radical Islamic group known as the Taliban (Arabic for "religious students").

This statue stands for American freedom. Just whose idea was the Statue of Liberty? And how did workers put it together? Read this book to find out. Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series.

The Statue of Liberty is famous around the world. A symbol of freedom and America, it was originally a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. It has stood in New York Harbor for nearly 130 years! Did you know that the Statue of Liberty wasn't always green?

This site from the National Park Service . Try going to "Learn About the Park" - 'History & Culture" - "Places" - "Creating the Statue of Liberty."

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island have existed side by side in upper New York Harbor for more than a century.

The article presents the sculpture Statue of Liberty located in New York by French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi in the 18th century.

This is a very detailed site on building the Statue of Liberty.

This site has many interesting facts about the statue.

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom for people all over the world. It was designed by a French sculptor and was a gift from France to the United States on the 100th anniversary of American independence. It was dedicated in 1886 after being constructed on an island in New York Harbor. A famous poem celebrating freedom and diversity is written on its base. (charihoms/chariho) (2:25 min) Remember to logon with cms in front of your student id and your birthdate.