Government Sites
CIA's Homepage for Kids, 6th - 12th Grade - Geography trivia
questions about all areas of the world.
Civil War: Black American Contributions to Union Intelligence - Black
Americans contributed to tactical and strategic Union intelligence through behind-the-lines missions and agent-
in-place operations. Two such Union agents functioned as long-term penetrations of Confederate President
Jefferson Davis's "White House" staff in Richmond, Virginia. Find out more.
Coast Guard Mascots - (Coast Guard) - Here is a custom of adopting a member of the
animal kingdom as a ship's mascot. See a few of the animals that served, many with distinction and not a
few in combat, with the nation's oldest sea service.
Eliot Ness -
(Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) - He and his unit were very successful in developing
cases and obtaining prosecutions against those engaged in illegal activities, including the notorious mobster Al
Capone.
FBI's Kids and Youth Educational Page (Grades 6 - 12) -
(Federal Bureau of Investigation) - Think you might want to be an FBI agent when you grow up? Get
information about a special FBI junior agent program at this site.
Intelligence
in the War of Independence - (Central Intelligence Agency) - One of the most important aspects
of a war is to figure out what the other side is doing and using that intelligence to your country's benefit.
Read how intelligence information was gathered during the War for Independence.
Military History - (Smithsonian) - This site has an impressive list of military
history resources. Learn about the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold
War.
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - This site has an animated music video
following Cop E. Wright as she relates copyright law to some teen potential copyright applicants, a time line of
historical copyright milestones, frequently asked questions and a rundown of the steps necessary to get a
work copyrighted.
Truman the Bomb Sniffing Dog - I wasn’t born to be an explosives-sniffing dog - oh no.
People had other plans for me. Now I work for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and
this is my story.
U.S. Marshals for Students - (Marshals Service) - Explore this site to learn more
about the United States Marshals Service today, its cool history, and how to put a STAR in your future.
VA Kids
(Grades 6-12) - This VA site is full of information about those who have fought for our country,
the origins of Veterans’ Day, the country’s most familiar symbols, customs and observances, and more.
Veterans History
Project - (Library of Congress) - The Veterans History Project relies on volunteers to collect and
preserve stories of wartime service. You can browse the first-hand accounts from veterans of some of the
wars America fought in.
War and Military - Library of Congress - Explore
these collections of documents and photos pertaining to the military and wars that America was involved
in.
What is Intelligence? - (Central Intelligence Agency)
- Intelligence is the information our nation’s leaders need to keep our country safe. Learn more about it
here.
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Other Resources
Crime Library - National Museum of Crime & Punishment -
Whether you are researching a project or simply have a fascination with the subject, you will find our growing
Crime Library to be a rich resource for you to explore and expand your learning. Check back soon to find
even more content that enhances the NMCP's current exhibits.
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