History (U.S., Texas, World)

from the National Park Service

Non-profit and non-partisan, the APP is devoted to the idea of Constitutional government.

Documents, in history, diplomacy, and law

from the National Archives - papers of the founding fathers and many other historical figures

Public history cast in metal · carved on stone · permanently marked

1836-1922 from the Library of Congress

digital exhibits

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.

Page from the National Archives about the presidential libraries with their websites.

interviews with veterans from U.S./World wars

Find numerous guides to American History subjects at the Library of Congress. Many guides contain links to primary source documents, pictures, and videos that are part of the Library of Congress Collection.

See digital scans and interpretations of Americans founding documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Transcripts and videos of famous speeches made by politicians and historical figures as well as modern day events.

Theodore Roosevelt delivered the speech entitled “Citizenship in a Republic” at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 23, 1910. The speech is popularly known as “The Man in the Arena.” His statements at the Sorbonne were part of a larger trip to Europe that also included visits to Vienna, Budapest, and Oslo. On May 5, 1910, he gave his Nobel Prize speech. This trip came in the midst of Roosevelt's frustration with the Taft administration and followed his African safari with Kermit. After completing his tour of Europe, Roosevelt would make a triumphant return to the U.S.