American History: Websites

Use this guide to find books, articles, online sources, and multimedia sources focusing on American History.

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Websites from the World's Largest Library

The Library of Congress is the world's largest library, housing millions of books, as well as sound and film recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country, and, as its name states, it serves as the research institution for federal legislators.

  Research American history by browsing these collections. 

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Spotlight on Ohio History

The Ohio National Guard maneuvers to control Kent State University students during a Vietnam War protest on May 4, 1970. The guardsmen killed four people, and 11 people were injured. Source: AP Images

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