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You’ve Got V-Mail! The Role of Letters and Communication in World War II

“Bring home my lone babe”: The Investigation for Francis L. Raub

Ask an NEH Expert: Wide Research

Join NEH Experts to learn more about the importance of wide research in NHD projects.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 1 (Getting Started)

In this video, Mississippi affiliate Coordinator Al Wheat introduces you to the program and gives you some tips to get started.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 2 (Theme)

In this video, Mississippi affiliate Coordinator Al Wheat discusses the NHD annual theme and gives you some tips to get started.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 3 (Topic Selection and Research)

In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses how to help students select topics and begin researching.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 4 (Essential Project Elemens)

In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses the key elements of the five NHD project categories.

“Help! I’m a New NHD Teacher!” Part 5 (Contest)

In this video, Virginia affiliate Coordinator Sam Florer discusses what to expect at an NHD contest.

NHD Student Glossary

Every field of study has its own vocabulary. The key terms in the NHD Contest Rule Book and evaluation rubrics reflect the language used by historians.

What is a Veteran?

A Secret Language: American Indian Code Talkers

A Walk to Remember to Never Forget

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