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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. |
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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.
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President's Day |
Learn about the history of President's Day and the men
honored by it.
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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.
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