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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.

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.

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.

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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