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Red and white flag of Indonesia flies from flagpole: The red and white flag of Indonesia flies from a flagpole, as seen from below. The national flag of the Republic of Indonesia is half red, on top, and half white, on the bottom. It is flown prominantly at schools and government buildings. The flag sometimes...; Format: image/photograph

Tourism poster showing three women in Vietnamese women's national dress: This tourism promotion poster includes a diagonally set image of three young women wearing a formal version of Vietnamese national dress. Vietnamese national women's dress includes a long, high-necked silk tunic that is slit at the sides to the waist. Here...; Format: image/photograph

Hanuman figure on float at Independence Day parade, August 17, 1986 in Peliatan, Bali: A fuzzy white Hanuman figure stands atop a float at the Indonesian Independence Day parade on August 17, 1986 in Peliatan, Bali. Hanuman is standing on, and fighting with, a red serpent whose long neck projects upward from the float. Small Indonesian flags...; Format: image/photograph

"Civil Disobedience" excerpt seminar: This lesson plan is to be used for a seminar on an excerpt of Henry David Thoreau's work, "Civil Disobedience." The plan will follow the Paideia concept to discuss the great ideas of the text. The plan will provide a pre-guide activity, coaching activity, inner circle seminar questions, outer circle questions and a post writing assignment.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Francis Bryant.

Nationalism and Americanism: Speech by Warren G. Harding, Senator from Ohio and Republican candidate for President, recorded during the 1920 election campaign.; Format: audio/speech

North Vietnamese military songs: Cat Ba island is the largest island in Halong Bay, in northern Vietnam. With its famous beautiful limestone outcroppings and sapphire blue waters, Halong Bay is a popular destination for tourists. It is also a point of pride for the Vietnamese. They tell a...; Format: audio

India's path to independence: This interdisciplinary plan includes the study of the effects of imperialism and India's struggle for independence through history texts, literary works, and online resources. Activities include a seminar, research, and a news broadcast. Although this unit is designed for integrated English II and World Civilizations, lessons can be adapted to other class structures.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Marian Johnson.

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National Humanities Center – Toolbox Library: This rich resource provides teachers with American history topics and content that they can use in their classroom to enhance their curriculum. Well organized, user friendly and easy to navigate. Some content is still under construction. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Humanities Center