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History of the United States of America
Source: FoundingFathers.info
Author: Henry William Elson: An easy-to-browse e-text on the early history of the U.S.A. It was originally published in 1904, but it's more readable than many histories published today.
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History of Lenawee County, Michigan
Source: Western Historical Society
City: Ann Arbor, State: MI E-mail: terry@domsys.com: The complete text of the book "History of Lenawee County" by The Western Historical Association, printed in 1909.
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How Christmas Works -- A Guide to Christmas Traditions
Source: How Stuff Works: Answers to all your Christmas queries, starting at the very beginning (as if they were talking to "a friendly space alien"). Why is there a small evergreen tree in your living room? Why are there poinsettias on the hearth? What, exactly, are the 12 days of Christmas? Why are there oversized socks hanging on your mantel? And what about these fruit cakes?
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'Our Family Tradition' Directory by State
Source: Winter Web Wonderland: What are your Christmas family traditions? More importantly, what are your neighbors' Christmas traditions? This is a very simple yet very neat directory of private submissions from around the U.S.A. Fun to browse!
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A Brief History of World War II
Source: WorldWar2History.info/U.S. Army: This 16-page e-text makes for a good introduction, refresher, or reference on the history of the war. It includes the war in Europe and in the Pacific.
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What did you do in the war, Grandma?
Source: Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School: A collection of interviews conducted by students.
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World War II Resources
Source: Pearl Harbor Working Group: A large collection of primary source materials regarding all aspects of the war. This isn't pop history -- not for the casual browser.
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