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Captured World History: Tank Man
No one knew his name. But soon millions would know about his bravery. For almost two months in spring 1989, Beijing's Tiananmen Square had been the site of growing protests against China's hardline communist government. In early June, China's leaders had had enough. In a matter of days soldiers cleared the square. They used sticks and cattle prods. They shot rubber bullets, then real ones. They used bayonets. Student protesters fought back with firebombs and rocks, but they were no match for the soldiers. Gunfire still rang out in parts of Beijing, but China's leaders felt in control. As tanks rumbled through the streets near Tiananmen Square, a man in a white shirt came suddenly into view. He held up his right hand, like a police officer trying to halt traffic. The first huge tank in a row of four stopped just a few feet in front of the man. The tanks behind it stopped as well. Photographer Jeff Widener took a picture of the brave protester halting the huge armored fighting vehicles. The image was soon sent around the world, becoming one of the most famous photographs ever.
Paul Revere's Ride
Profiles the life of Paul Revere, silversmith and patriot, best known for his ride through the Massachusetts countryside, warning that the British were coming.
The Battles of Lexington & Concord
Explains the Battles of Lexington and Concord and how these events led to the start of the Revolutionary War.
The U.S. Constitution
Explains what the Constitution is, how and why it was formed, and who controls it.
The Underground Railroad
Learn about the history and bravery of the Underground Railroad.
Williamsburg
Describes Williamsburg and explains the role it played in the history of the United States.
African-Americans in the Colonies
Describes the early days of Jamestown, its economy and the need for workers, and its role in bringing Africans to the colonies as slaves.
The Berlin Wall
Chronicles the separation of East and West Berlin in the post-World War II years and the closing of the borders on August 13, 1961 when East Germany's Communist government stopped its citizens from fleeing to the West.
Ellis Island
A basic introduction to the purposes and history of this great part of American immigration history.
The California Missions
- Table of contents, index, and glossary- Additional resources, maps, important dates, and facts- Primary source documents and illustrations- Maps and timelines- Resources for more information
