Understanding History

Succeed through Studying History

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Lessons learned from historical events are important in politics, business and life itself. Historical lessons come from the successes and mistakes of people who were doing something. Recent history is more relevant to today’s world.

There is a need for people who have a sense of history and have learned from previous events, especially those that are relatively modern. Your knowledge and skills in this area can help advance your career or improve your business.

The purpose of these online lessons is to give you a start at improving your history interpretation skills. If you have any questions, send us an email.

Contents

Survey question

History

Resources

Miscellaneous

Types of historical studies

Oral History

1800s

Failures of Abraham Lincoln

1930s

Russo-Finnish War of 1939-1940

1940s

When the Japanese Attacked Santa Barbara – 1942

1950s

Lyrics of Song “School Days” Represent Teen Attitudes – 1957

1960s

The Relationship Between John F. Kennedy and James Bond 007

When Kennedy and Nixon Swore

Similarities Between the Assassinations of Kennedy and Lincoln

Communist Symbols on U.S. Coins

When President Johnson Grilled Hubert Humphrey

1968: When Cops Were Pigs

1970s

How Henry Kissinger Helped Start Acupuncture in the U.S. – 1971

Did Dick Tuck Cause Watergate?

Was Gerald Ford Really a Klutz?

Case Study of Gamesmanship: Riggs vs King Tennis Match (Competition lesson)

1980s

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” (Lyrics) History Summary from 1949-1989

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” (Facts) History Summary from 1949-1989

1990s

The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

Presidential inaugural addresses

Harry S Truman

John F. Kennedy

Ronald Reagan

Bill Clinton

George W. Bush

Resources

General History Reader Feedback

History Resources

Biographies

Miscellaneous


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