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Last updated: January 5, 2012Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos | Time Magazine's Man of the Year for 1999 and his influence on e-commerce. |
Apollo XI 40th Anniversary, 1969 - 2009 | Information pertaining to the landmark 1969 Moon Landing by Neil Armstrong. |
Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month | Links and information about Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month during the month of May. |
Black History Month | A list of sources on the contributions of African-Americans. |
Breast Cancer Awareness | Research information on how to diagnose breast cancer and what you can do about it. |
Canada Day | Learn about our neighbor's to the north's July 1st Independence Day Celebration. |
Challenger Disaster 25th Anniversary | Remembering the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger. |
Chinese Espionage | Allegations concerning the stealing of U.S. military secrets by China. |
Coloring Books! |
A listing of coloring books for kids published by government agencies. Kids will learn, in a fun way, about the environment, the weather, food safety and much, much more. |
Dams! | A research guide for dams of the Pacific Northwest. |
Earth Day | A list of sources for Earth Day. |
Election 2012 | The 2012 Presidential Race coverage. |
4th of July | Learn about the history and events that led to our Independence Day . |
Fungal Kingdom | A comprehensive resource on mycology topics. |
Geoducks! | The world's largest clam, and our mascot. Represent. |
GovJOBS! | Government Jobs for graduating seniors. |
GPO Budget Cut Proposals | Information on the controversial budget cut proposals from the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate including letters written by Public Printer Michael F. DiMario. |
Kennewick Man Debate | Informative links about possession of the fossils of Kennewick Man by Native American community in the State of Washington. You will find background information and articles about the controversy. |
Kingdome Implosion | Pictures, news stories and other links commemorating the end of the Kingdome. |
Kosovo | Documentation of the Crisis in Kosovo from the U.S. and Yugoslav perspective. |
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial, 1804 - 2004 | Information pertaining to the exploration of the American West by Merriweather Lewis and William Clark. Also includes information on Sacajawea and the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase (1803 - 2003). |
Mount Saint Helens | Contains information about the 2004 eruptions of Mount Saint Helens as well as information pertaining to the 1980 eruption. |
National Bike Month | May is National Bike Month !! Cycling is good for the environment, good for your health, cost effective and fun! |
National Hispanic Heritage Month | Resources and information on Hispanic-American heritage. Discover the numerous influences of Hispanics throughout time. |
National Men's Health Month | Resources and information focusing on health issues for men. |
No Child Left Behind Act | Resources, information, and opinions pertaining to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002. |
Nobel Prize | A quick overview and resources pertaining to the Nobel Prize. |
Olympia Earthquake, 2001 | Resources and photographs pertaining to the Olympia Earthquake of February 2001. |
Parkinsons Disease Funding and Stem Cell Research |
Hearing on funding for Parkinsons Disease featuring the testimony of actor Michael J. Fox. |
Pearl Harbor Attack, December 7, 1941 | 50th Anniversary bibliography of the attack on Pearl Harbor. |
Polio Vaccine: 50th Anniversary, 1955 - 2005 | 2005 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the polio vaccine. Take a look at all the scientists that contributed to it's discovery and it's virtual eradication in the United States. |
President's Day | Learn about the history of President's Day and the men honored by it. |
Rosa Parks: A 50th Anniversary | 2005 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Rosa Parks stand to remain seated. Her protest brought about a year-long boycott of the bus system in Birmingham, Alabama. |
The Search of Equality: Marking the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education | Website marking the 50th Anniversary of the 1954 Supreme Court case that desegregated public schools in the United States. Includes numerous resources and lesson plans. |
Space Shuttle Columbia Shuttle Accident, February 1, 2003 | Details the story of the space shuttle Columbia accident. |
Terrorist Attacks on the U.S., September 11, 2001 |
Information and photos pertainig to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 |
USA PATRIOT Act | Details the impact of the law on the rights of library patrons and its effects on libraries. |
Wasthington State Womens History: Suffrage Centennial, 1910 - 2010 | Details the road to women's suffrage in Washington State ten years before the national law came into effect. |
We The People, The Story of the U.S. Constitution | Information pertaining to the story of the U.S. Constitution...how it was written, who wrote it, what are its pros and cons. |
Women's History Month | Information pertaining to the contribution of women in American History. |
World AIDS Day | Bringing awareness towards the fight against AIDS. |
World Trade Organization Protests, 1999 | The WTO Protests during the Ministerial Conference in Seattle. |
Wright Brothers First Flight Centennial, 1903 - 2003 |
A celebration of the Kitty Hawk flight and the impact on the history of aviation. |