1. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library And Museum
http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/index.html
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is part of the Presidential Libraries System. The Presidential Libraries System consists of thirteen libraries, beginning with President Hoover and running up to President Bush. The libraries are sealed research libraries where they hold all the documents and related artifacts of a President, his administration, and his life. After the death of his mother, President "Ike", along with his five brothers, turned the family home into what would become the first wing of Eisenhower's Presidential Museum. The Main Purpose of The Libraries is to protect the documents and safeguard the legacy left by these men.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was not only a General during the onslaught on World War II, he also went on to become President. The website seems to be kept up by the N.A.R.A., or National Archives and Records Administration. Since the website is also a portal to the events held at the actual Presidential Library, it was last updated quite recently, although a set date could not be found. The overall layout of the website is quite simple and very well organized. One may find it easy to navigate, even if one's computer skills are lacking. In other words, the site is very user friendly. The site contains numerous links to information pertaining the President and his life. There are even links that provide resources for both students and teachers looking for information on President "Ike".
The site offers and incredible amount of primary sources that range from President Eisenhower's biography, to videos, to online documents. The variety of primary sources can be explained due to the fact that this is the main site for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. Not only do they offer online primary sources, the actual library holds primary sources related to the Eisenhower administration and anything else pertaining to Eisenhower. The site also provides dates for events being held at the Presidential Library, information regarding its museum, as well as its gift shop. Overall, the site's sources are not only reliable, but also the very same documents once held at the White House. Overall, the site was very well detailed and contained quite an array of information, much more than one could possibly ask for.
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is part of the Presidential Libraries System. The Presidential Libraries System consists of thirteen libraries, beginning with President Hoover and running up to President Bush. The libraries are sealed research libraries where they hold all the documents and related artifacts of a President, his administration, and his life. After the death of his mother, President "Ike", along with his five brothers, turned the family home into what would become the first wing of Eisenhower's Presidential Museum. The Main Purpose of The Libraries is to protect the documents and safeguard the legacy left by these men.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was not only a General during the onslaught on World War II, he also went on to become President. The website seems to be kept up by the N.A.R.A., or National Archives and Records Administration. Since the website is also a portal to the events held at the actual Presidential Library, it was last updated quite recently, although a set date could not be found. The overall layout of the website is quite simple and very well organized. One may find it easy to navigate, even if one's computer skills are lacking. In other words, the site is very user friendly. The site contains numerous links to information pertaining the President and his life. There are even links that provide resources for both students and teachers looking for information on President "Ike".
The site offers and incredible amount of primary sources that range from President Eisenhower's biography, to videos, to online documents. The variety of primary sources can be explained due to the fact that this is the main site for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. Not only do they offer online primary sources, the actual library holds primary sources related to the Eisenhower administration and anything else pertaining to Eisenhower. The site also provides dates for events being held at the Presidential Library, information regarding its museum, as well as its gift shop. Overall, the site's sources are not only reliable, but also the very same documents once held at the White House. Overall, the site was very well detailed and contained quite an array of information, much more than one could possibly ask for.
2. Eisenhower Foundation
http://www.dwightdeisenhower.com/
The Eisenhower Foundation was founded after the Allied victory in Europe. The Foundation was created as a memorial to the then General Eisenhower. The private, non-profit Eisenhower Foundation funds all museum exhibits, educational programs, research travel grants, and public events at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas. Today, the Eisenhower center consists of the Library, Museum, family home, visitor's center, and Place of Meditation. The Mission Statement of the Foundation is, "To honor and champion the relevance today of the life and leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower through compelling programs and events that celebrate his legacy." The Vision Statement is that, "Americans will learn the leadership style, values, and accomplishments of Dwight D. Eisenhower and realize their relevancy today to create a better future for America."
The Foundation has a Board of Directors, staff, as well as an advisory board that can keep the website up to date. The author of his actual biography on the site is unknown, although it can be speculated that one, if not more, of the people who are part of the staff wrote his biography. The Foundation was last copyrighted in 2013, thus the relevancy of the site and its information should be quite current and up to date. The site is very easy to navigate, and quite up to date on its overall structure. The website contains few main links, which in turn contain links to information pertaining to the main link. The main pages contain information pertaining either the historical biography of Eisenhower, Educational opportunities provided by the Foundation, upcoming events, past conferences, grants provided by the foundation, or information of the foundation itself. Overall, the simple structure of the site and the wide variety of information make it very easy to use be it for class project, or to further please an Ike-monger.
The sources provided by the website are a few, although the information itself is quite reliable. This is so because the website is most likely based off from the information found in the Presidential Library and Museum. Thus, the information in the site is based on primary sources that not only are reliable, but also quite accurate. Furthermore, the other information, be it for grants or any other information, is presented in a wide variety of templates. Such templates include videos pertaining to Eisenhower, to pictures of past and present events. Overall, the site is very well structured and provides sufficient information regarding not only Ike, but also their Foundation's goals.
The Eisenhower Foundation was founded after the Allied victory in Europe. The Foundation was created as a memorial to the then General Eisenhower. The private, non-profit Eisenhower Foundation funds all museum exhibits, educational programs, research travel grants, and public events at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas. Today, the Eisenhower center consists of the Library, Museum, family home, visitor's center, and Place of Meditation. The Mission Statement of the Foundation is, "To honor and champion the relevance today of the life and leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower through compelling programs and events that celebrate his legacy." The Vision Statement is that, "Americans will learn the leadership style, values, and accomplishments of Dwight D. Eisenhower and realize their relevancy today to create a better future for America."
The Foundation has a Board of Directors, staff, as well as an advisory board that can keep the website up to date. The author of his actual biography on the site is unknown, although it can be speculated that one, if not more, of the people who are part of the staff wrote his biography. The Foundation was last copyrighted in 2013, thus the relevancy of the site and its information should be quite current and up to date. The site is very easy to navigate, and quite up to date on its overall structure. The website contains few main links, which in turn contain links to information pertaining to the main link. The main pages contain information pertaining either the historical biography of Eisenhower, Educational opportunities provided by the Foundation, upcoming events, past conferences, grants provided by the foundation, or information of the foundation itself. Overall, the simple structure of the site and the wide variety of information make it very easy to use be it for class project, or to further please an Ike-monger.
The sources provided by the website are a few, although the information itself is quite reliable. This is so because the website is most likely based off from the information found in the Presidential Library and Museum. Thus, the information in the site is based on primary sources that not only are reliable, but also quite accurate. Furthermore, the other information, be it for grants or any other information, is presented in a wide variety of templates. Such templates include videos pertaining to Eisenhower, to pictures of past and present events. Overall, the site is very well structured and provides sufficient information regarding not only Ike, but also their Foundation's goals.
3. U.S. Army Center of Military History: Dwight David Eisenhower
http://www.history.army.mil/brochures/Ike/ike.htm
The actual website is actually more of a biography than anything else. Titled, "Dwight David Eisenhower the Centennial", the reading seems to actually be a paper written for the consideration of how a military career can have a major influence in the country. The Center is a Directorate within the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. They state that their purpose is that, "C.M.H. is an outreach service provided by the U.S. Army Center of Military History". Their Mission Statement is to, "Establish a global forum for the Center of Military History to distribute historical information and products to inform, educate and professionally develop the soldiers and leadership of the U.S. Army.
The paper was prepared by the U.S. Army Center of Military History. The actual page was last updated the Sixteenth of August, 2006. The navigation scheme to the page is very simple, there is none. It is a single page with minimum links. The only links provided consists of links to the main C.M.H. page or links to enlarge the pictures. The design for the main page is quite simple though. It is very up to date and very easy to navigate. The links are few, but they lead to a lot more information regarding the military.
The educational materials offered by this website are quite large in numbers. They range from research materials, to images of major events. They also have historical accounts of events, as well as links to museums and Medal of Honor recipients. Overall, the educational value of the main site is larger than the page because of the variety. Unless the search pertains to Eisenhower, them the page contains a lot more useful information. The material is only presented in written from, for there is not many videos, if any to look at. Although there are pictographs and pictures, the majority of the information is written out.
The actual website is actually more of a biography than anything else. Titled, "Dwight David Eisenhower the Centennial", the reading seems to actually be a paper written for the consideration of how a military career can have a major influence in the country. The Center is a Directorate within the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. They state that their purpose is that, "C.M.H. is an outreach service provided by the U.S. Army Center of Military History". Their Mission Statement is to, "Establish a global forum for the Center of Military History to distribute historical information and products to inform, educate and professionally develop the soldiers and leadership of the U.S. Army.
The paper was prepared by the U.S. Army Center of Military History. The actual page was last updated the Sixteenth of August, 2006. The navigation scheme to the page is very simple, there is none. It is a single page with minimum links. The only links provided consists of links to the main C.M.H. page or links to enlarge the pictures. The design for the main page is quite simple though. It is very up to date and very easy to navigate. The links are few, but they lead to a lot more information regarding the military.
The educational materials offered by this website are quite large in numbers. They range from research materials, to images of major events. They also have historical accounts of events, as well as links to museums and Medal of Honor recipients. Overall, the educational value of the main site is larger than the page because of the variety. Unless the search pertains to Eisenhower, them the page contains a lot more useful information. The material is only presented in written from, for there is not many videos, if any to look at. Although there are pictographs and pictures, the majority of the information is written out.
4. Kansapedia Kansas Historical Society: Dwight D. Eisenhower
http://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/dwight-d-eisenhower/12043
The Kansas Historical Society "assists people in understanding and appreciating their Kansas heritage and how it relates to their lives. The site, or page, is a small biography pertaining to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower, his achievements, and his role in American history. "The Kansas Historical Society is a state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the state's history.
The website is kept by the K.H.S. The Kansas Historical Society also authored the biography. The site or rather, the page was last updated February 2013, although the biography was penned on April 2010. Overall, the navigation of the website is fairly simple and not overly complicated. The government related sites are all usually state of the art if not up to date, and very simple to navigate as well. The overall layout of the site is also quite user friendly.
The educational material is rich pertaining to the history of Kansas. When it comes to Eisenhower, most of the information can be found in that single webpage. Although the information presented is simple written context, they provide links to the primary sources that were used to write the mini biography.
The Kansas Historical Society "assists people in understanding and appreciating their Kansas heritage and how it relates to their lives. The site, or page, is a small biography pertaining to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower, his achievements, and his role in American history. "The Kansas Historical Society is a state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the state's history.
The website is kept by the K.H.S. The Kansas Historical Society also authored the biography. The site or rather, the page was last updated February 2013, although the biography was penned on April 2010. Overall, the navigation of the website is fairly simple and not overly complicated. The government related sites are all usually state of the art if not up to date, and very simple to navigate as well. The overall layout of the site is also quite user friendly.
The educational material is rich pertaining to the history of Kansas. When it comes to Eisenhower, most of the information can be found in that single webpage. Although the information presented is simple written context, they provide links to the primary sources that were used to write the mini biography.
5. Naval History and Heritage * Command * Dwight D. Eisenhower
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-e/d-eisnhr.htm
The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is an Echelon II command responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. Naval History and heritage. The Mission Statement is, "Collect, preserve, protect and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations."
The website is kept up by the Naval History and Heritage Command. The author is moist probably the Command. Although there is no date of when the page was last updated, the information provided does not suffer, for the information is more than half a century old at times. Like I mentioned before, government supported sites are usually, simple and well organized. This is not an exception, and the site is quite easy to navigate through.
The educational material depends on what one is searching for. When it comes down to Eisenhower, the information is lacking in length, although it comes from primary sources. The information is either written or photos and very informational.
The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is an Echelon II command responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. Naval History and heritage. The Mission Statement is, "Collect, preserve, protect and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations."
The website is kept up by the Naval History and Heritage Command. The author is moist probably the Command. Although there is no date of when the page was last updated, the information provided does not suffer, for the information is more than half a century old at times. Like I mentioned before, government supported sites are usually, simple and well organized. This is not an exception, and the site is quite easy to navigate through.
The educational material depends on what one is searching for. When it comes down to Eisenhower, the information is lacking in length, although it comes from primary sources. The information is either written or photos and very informational.