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Conference Update

Will Elsbury, a pre-Twentieth Century Military History Specialist for the Library of Congress Humanities and Social Sciences Division, will present:

1908 A Visual Perspective:
Locating Primary Source Materials Using the Library of Congress American Memory Database

Snippets of the Week
Organization / Preparation

July 15, 2008

History happens all the time, everywhere, but we usually don’t realize the significance of these historical moments until we read about them later in a history book. In 1908, Denver was host to the Democratic National Convention and a century later, it will do so again. This August, the country and the world will have the opportunity to witness history as it happens, with a clear recognition of its importance. This momentous event enables us to study the present, compare and learn from the past, and chronicle a significant occasion for future generations.

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Primary Source of the Week

Current Newspaper Article of the Week

Historic Newspaper Article of the Week

DNC Link of the Week

Online clearinghouse for radical and progressive groups organizing against the Democratic National Convention

http://dncdisruption08.org/

	Educators - Be part of the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Convention.
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	Access Free primary sources, digital newspapers and learning activities.
	WHH participants can enter a lottery to win great prizes including an E-instruction Clicker Set.

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When History Happens Conference
July 30, 31, August 1

Professional development and graduate credit available!

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When History Happens Learning Community

All who attend the WHH conference will be automatically granted access to the When History Happens Learning Community (WHHLC). If you do not attend the conference, but would still like access, please send an e-mail to:

info@whenhistoryhappens.org

Please include the following information in the e-mail body:

Name
Address
School / District

The WHHLC offers online access to free learning resource toolkits and community collaboration

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Denver Newspaper Agency Electronic Newspapers

Free e-subscriptions to the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News available to educators!

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Metro State / Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources - Colorado Workshops

Free workshops, resources, professional development and graduate credit available!

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