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To Honor All Who Served in the United States Armed Forces

Posted: November 11, 2011

In honor of our veterans, here are a few GALILEO resources to learn more about the history of the armed forces. First, Encyclopædia Britannica offers an article about the history of Veterans Day, articles about each branch of the military, and…

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GALILEO Resources for Native American Heritage Month

Posted: November 09, 2011

November is Native American Heritage Month. If you would like to find resources to celebrate the history and traditions of Native Americans, take a look at these GALILEO resources. Encyclopædia Britannica includes an article about the Native…

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Need an Excuse for That Pecan Pie? November is Georgia Pecan Month

Posted: November 02, 2011

November is Georgia Pecan Month, which provides a tasty excuse to make that pecan pie (and eat it, too) or to find new ways to enjoy pecans. If you're not convinced yet, just check out the health benefits of pecans. Convinced now? OK, let's take a…

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National Book Month: Finding Books Reviews and Literary Criticism

Posted: October 25, 2011

October is National Book Month, an annual celebration of writers and readers. In honor of this celebration, we have been offering tips each week on how to use GALILEO resources to find books and authors along with reviews and criticism. This month,…

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Civil War Resources in GALILEO

Posted: October 19, 2011

In honor of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, here are several places in GALILEO to find articles, primary source documents, images, and more related to the American Civil War. The New Georgia Encyclopedia (NGE) has a Civil War Overview article with…