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100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Links to learning resources about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
Veterans Day
Links to educational resources about the history of Veterans Day and resources in the National Archives.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Links to learn about the 13 days in October 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a tense standoff on the brink of nuclear war.
Halloween in "The People's House"
Learn about Halloween celebrations in the Nixon White House.
Pomp and Circumstance
Inspired by the formality and pageantry he saw during his 1969 visit to Europe, President Nixon requested the Secret Service Uniformed Division adopt a new dress uniform. Learn about the controversial uniforms and what became of them.
The United States Supreme Court
Links to learning resources for the Supreme Court of the United States.
Nixon and the Supreme Court
September 24, 2021, marks the 232nd anniversary of the United States Supreme Court. Learn more about the history of the Court and how the presidency of Richard Nixon impacted it.
Constitution Week
Learn about or register your elementary students for a special presentation of the new We Rule: Civics for All of US programs on the Constitution, The Constitution Rules for grades K–2 and The Constitution and Our Community for grades 3–5! These are free live, standards-based, interactive webinars.
The Fielding Break-In 50th Anniversary
Friday, September 3rd, 2021, marked the 50th anniversary of the “Fielding Break-In.” The Fielding Break-In is generally considered to be a precursor to the Watergate break-ins of May and June of 1972 that ultimately led to the downfall of the Nixon presidency. Follow the link to learn more.
50th Anniversary of the Apollo 15 Mission
July 26, 2021 - August 7, 2021, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 15. Learn more about the eighth human space flight and fourth American manned space mission to land on the Moon.