Decades Research
Don't forget to check the databases!
Government Resources
The National Archives
Social Security AdministrationTimelines
Biography of America Scroll down to see time period resources.
Hyper History TimelinesArt & Advertising
Search digital exhibits from art museums too! They change often.
Ad*Access from Duke University (1911-1955)
Moving Image Research Center (Library of Congress)
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)Music
Insider's List of Top Songs of every year going back to 1940. From Billboard's charts
Sports
Britannica is also an excellent resource for sports history!
Encyclopedia.com Search "sports overview" then scroll through the results to find your decade.
Basketball: NBA Hoops Online Timeline Also notice link to History at top under the banner.
Football Hall of Fame American Football History Decade by Decade
Tennis: search Britannica
Other Resources
Old Links (broken links have been updated if the site is still available)
The National Archives
A digital collection of documents and images related to the U.S. government. Many are official documents that are preserved in their original form, and are made available to the public here in digital format. Also includes exhibitions, curriculum, and learning aids related to primary sources.
..HyperHistory--Events, History< People..
Other Resources
Baseball Cards, 1887-1914 and Early Baseball Pictures from the Library of Congress.
Biography of America
Presents American history as a living narrative. You'll find a listing of key events of each historical period, a map relevant to the period, the transcript of the related video program, and a "Webography" - a set of annotated web links.
Social Security History
Exceptionally well presented collection of information on the history of the Social Security program and Social Security Administration. A mix of general-interest material and items that may appeal primarily to scholars. Graphics and photos abound, and there are sound and video clips.
Ads, Art, Photos and Images of the 20th Century
Ad*Access
From Duke University
Library of Congress: Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recording Sound Division
African American Resources
Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860-1960s
"On April 15th, 1947, Robinson became the first African American in the twentieth century to play baseball in the major leagues -- breaking the "color line," a segregation practice dating to the nineteenth century. Jackie Robinson was an extremely talented multi-sport athlete and a courageous man who played an active role in civil rights. This Web site reference aid was created to commemorate his achievements and describe some aspects of the color line's development and the Negro Leagues.
The Nobel Prize Winners
Information about all the people who have won the Nobel Prizes. Prizes are awarded annually in the following subject areas: Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics, Economics, Physiology & Medicine.
The Pulitzer Prizes
The finest works of writing are annually recognized by this famous American prize for 80 years. Includes Pulitzer Prize-winning works from the past three years, including photos, editorial cartoons, music clips and the full text of all winning articles! Awards are given for journalism, letters, drama and music. See especially the Archive and History sections.
Chicano/Latino Resources
Fidel Castro Speech Databases
1959 - 1996: A huge collection of the speeches of the Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. Use the search engine to find speeches that mention people or topics of your interest, with the text translated to English.
Music of the 20th Century
We Didn't Start the Fire
Words to the popular song "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel, mentioning many names and events of the Twentieth Century, with links to Web pages for most of the words mentioned.
A comprehensive collection of nineteenth and early twentieth century American sheet music; offering a significant perspective on American history and culture through a variety of music types including bel canto, minstrel songs, protest songs, sentimental songs, patriotic and political songs, plantation songs, spirituals, dance music, songs from vaudeville and musicals, "Tin pan alley" songs, and songs from World War I.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Background and biographical information on the great popular singers, songwriters and musical performers of the 20th Century who are honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Links are arranged in alphabetical order.
One of America's most impressive and important concert halls offers a rich and colorful virtual visit, which includes an illustrated timeline, reflecting American music and culture over the past century. Check here to see what was happening through the years.
Timeline: Southern Music in the 20th Century
Nice collection of information about the people and events in the music of the American South during the 20th Centure. Includes many profiles of famous and influential composers, musicians and performers. Click on the decade that interests you for more information on that era.
Timelines and Historical Overviews
Timeline: Southern Music in the 20th Century
Nice collection of information about the people and events in the music of the American South during the 20th Century. Includes many profiles of famous and influential composers, musicians and performers. Click on the decade that interests you for more information on that era.
Wars and Military
National Air and Space Museum
The exploration use of air and space. Lots of images, photos and helpful graphics.
U.S. Naval Historical Center
Lots of online text and images related to the U.S. Navy through history.
