American Women in Hanoi
Two photographs documenting the anti-war activists who visited Hanoi during the Vietnam War.
Life Story: Katherine Johnson
The story of a mathematician whose calculations contributed significantly to the United States’ achievements in space exploration.
Life Story: Nancy Sanchez
The story of a military physical therapist who served in Vietnam and suffered from PTSD.
Questioning Cold War Policy
A pair of excerpted letters between the sister of a soldier killed in Vietnam and President John F. Kennedy.
The Kitchen Debate
Excerpts from an informal debate between Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev about daily life in America and Russia.
A Letter from the Front
A letter from a nurse stationed in Europe to a friend at home.
Life Story: Eleanor Roosevelt
The story of an ambitious woman who used her intelligence and privileged family connections to fight for social reform on the largest national and international stages.
Life Story: Jeannette Rankin
The story of the first female member of Congress and her refusal to allow politics to influence her personal beliefs and morals, particularly in regards to peace.
