Dear Educators,
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum closed on March 13, 2020, until further notice. The Education and Public Programs Team at the Nixon Library is pleased to remind you that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) continues to be an excellent source for entertaining content, historical research and instructional needs! Simply follow the links below for additional information:
Teaching Resources for the Progressive Era, 1920s, Immigration, and a Changing America
Delve into the many curriculum-pertinent, primary resources and online teaching activities the National Archives has to offer for the Progressive Era, the 1920s, and immigration for a changing America at the beginning of the 20th Century. Additional information can be found using the link below.
https://education.blogs.archives.gov/2020/11/18/progressives-1920s-immigration-changing-america/
Resources Related to American Indians and Native Heritage
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. The National Archives has several resources for teaching about American Indians and the history of Native Communities. Via DocsTeach, explore photographs, artwork, artifacts, and documents related to Native American culture and history. Click on the link below for more information!
https://www.docsteach.org/topics/american-indians
Be sure to stay tuned for regular updates from the Nixon Library Education and Public Programs Team.
Please feel free to contact us at NixonEducation@nara.gov if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
The Nixon Library Education and Public Programs Team