The 20th century is defined as the years between 1901 and 2000 and includes such events as the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, and the advent of the internet.
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Centropa is a historical website dedicated to Jewish memory in the 20th century. You can find pictures and family histories in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Poland, Slovakia and other countries. You can also search for materials in other languages including German.
http://centropa.org/
Provides access to articles, e-books and links on a variety of historical concerns. The website’s best content is on the 20th century.You can find information on the Vietnam War, the Mexican Revolution, internet history, Juan Domingo Perón, religion, and more.
http://historicaltextarchive.com/
An organization that seeks to preserve historical audio recordings and use these sources in historical study. The website's galleries cover a number of subjects such as Michigan writers and American politics. You can also find advice on how to use these audio resources in the classroom.
http://www.historicalvoices.org/
The Imperial War Museum is a major cultural institution that shows how the experience of war has shaped British society. If you are interested in the history of the twentieth century or the Second World War, the Imperial War Museum is well worth a visit. The Museum also supports people researching on their family history.
http://www.iwm.org.uk
The Legacy Project is an organization dedicated to remembering the many violent traumas of the twentieth century. There are virtual exhibitions that help you remember and learn about this bloody century. Yu can also find a filmography of movies that document these events.
http://www.legacy-project.org/
Provides historical information on the New Deal, a social and economic assistance program instituted by US President Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s. You can access over 5,000 photos of the Great Depress and hundreds of articles to get you started in your research.
http://newdeal.feri.org/
The website of American Studies at the University of Virginia provides information on this academic department. You can find information on the 1930s and the nature of American government here. The website also has hypertext documents about US society here.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/
Travels with the Tall Ship Rose
The Travels with the Tall Ship Rose is a website dedicated to a replica of an eighteenth century Royal Navy ship. Naval buffs can also purchase prints and other artwork of the ship from this website. You can also read travelogues about what it is like to sail on this ship.
http://www.tallshiprose.org/
The USS Rankin (AKA103) provides information on this ship's history, officers, shipmates and more. You can also access hundreds of photos of this US naval vessel here. You can also purchase hats, patches and a directory of those abroad the ship when it was sunk.
http://www.ussrankin.org
