National History Day in Iowa Workshops: Gov't Information
This Guide is to help teachers and students prepare for their National History Day visit to the University of Iowa Libraries.
Free Resources
Find information about news makers and issues in the news including many controversial topics from authoritative Congressional sources. Free resources from anywhere with an Internet connection!
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Eyewitness: American Originals from the National ArchivesGripping first-person narratives surrounding important events in American history.
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Foreign Relations of the United StatesThe "official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity" from 1861-1976. Includes declassified documents, diplomatic correspondence, recorded telephone conversations, and private policy briefs. (In print at Gov. JX233 .A3)
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govinfo.govFind congressional publications about social issues including drug use by athletes, same-sex marriage, terrorism, and illegal immigrants. Choose Congressional Record, Reports, and Hearings.
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Library of Congress Digital Collections"Free access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience.”
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Public Papers of the PresidentsTranscripts of press conferences, speeches, interviews, and communications to Congress. (1991-2005). Older Public Papers in print at (Gov. J80 .A283)
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U.S. Department of StateFind issue briefs, historical documents, biographies of all 67 Secretaries of State through history, and descriptions of countries of the world.
UI Resources
Find authoritative information about many controversial topics from historical and current sources.
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U.S. Declassified Documents Online (formerly Declassified Documents Reference System) This link opens in a new window"Nearly every major foreign and domestic event of these years is covered: the Cold War, Vietnam, foreign policy shifts, the civil rights movement, and others".
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U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 This link opens in a new windowA rich source of primary source material from Congress on all aspects of American history. Use the database in the library, find what you need, then email the URL to yourself!
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