Primary Sources For Use in All Classrooms

Below is a collection of primary sources. These primary sources are on topics such as World War 2, the Vietnam and Korean War, the JFK Assassination, Daily Life Through the Decades, Terrorism in America, Technology and News Through the Ages, and more. Just click on the box and it will take you to the collection of primary sources. It is organized by topic, and includes quotes from people throughout the community from many backgrounds of life. All of the quotes aim to provide feelings behind the facts that we know from history class, so they are perfect for using along with a lesson. Topics are broken down and looked at from many angles- for example World War 2 has quotes that look at specific battles, fighting in general, individual experiences in Europe, Japan, and the homefront of America, and more. Look under the "Add Your Own Primary Sources!" page on this website to add your own primary sources to share with the world, or see what other people have shared!