U.S. Periods of War (open access)

U.S. Periods of War

Many wars or conflicts in U.S. history have federally designated "periods of war," dates marking their beginning and ending. This report lists the beginning and ending dates for "periods of war" found in Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It also lists and differentiates other beginning dates given in declarations of war, as well as termination of hostilities dates and armistice and ending dates given in proclamations, laws, or treaties.
Date: September 14, 2010
Creator: Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joseph Dubray, November 14, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph Dubray, November 14, 2017

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joseph Dubray. Dubray joined the Navy in June, 1943 and trained in San Diego. Afterwards, he was assigned to USS San Juan (CL-54) in December. He went with the ship to the Marshall Islands and describes his experience crossing he equator. He shares several anecdotes about life aboard the cruiser and some about the surrender and going ashore in Japan.
Date: November 14, 2017
Creator: Dubray, Joseph
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Howard Stoneley, March 14, 2014 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Howard Stoneley, March 14, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Howard Stoneley. Stoneley joined the Navy around mid-1943. From 1943 through mid-1945, he served with the deck force aboard the USS Texas (BB-35). Stoneley shares his experiences through the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of Cherbourg, Operation Dragoon, the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa. He returned home after the war, and received his discharge around January of 1946.
Date: March 14, 2014
Creator: Stoneley, Howard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joseph Dubray, November 14, 2017 transcript

Oral History Interview with Joseph Dubray, November 14, 2017

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joseph Dubray. Dubray joined the Navy in June, 1943 and trained in San Diego. Afterwards, he was assigned to USS San Juan (CL-54) in December. He went with the ship to the Marshall Islands and describes his experience crossing he equator. He shares several anecdotes about life aboard the cruiser and some about the surrender and going ashore in Japan.
Date: November 14, 2017
Creator: Dubray, Joseph
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Howard Stoneley, March 14, 2014 transcript

Oral History Interview with Howard Stoneley, March 14, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Howard Stoneley. Stoneley joined the Navy around mid-1943. From 1943 through mid-1945, he served with the deck force aboard the USS Texas (BB-35). Stoneley shares his experiences through the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of Cherbourg, Operation Dragoon, the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa. He returned home after the war, and received his discharge around January of 1946.
Date: March 14, 2014
Creator: Stoneley, Howard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues (open access)

International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues

This report provides background on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its investigations in Africa, with an overview of cases currently before the Court. The report also examines issues raised by the ICC's actions in Africa, including the potential deterrence of future abuses and the potential impact on African peace processes.
Date: July 14, 2010
Creator: Arieff, Alexis; Margesson, Rhoda; Browne, Marjorie Ann & Weed, Matthew C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Crisis in South Sudan (open access)

The Crisis in South Sudan

This report explores key questions related to the conflict, summarizes the international response to date, and routine current U.S policy and assistance of South Sudan
Date: January 14, 2014
Creator: Blanchard, Lauren Ploch
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, April 14, 2018 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, April 14, 2018

Triweekly newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 14, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, October 14, 2017 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Saturday, October 14, 2017

Triweekly newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 14, 2017
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alvarado Star (Alvarado, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011 (open access)

Alvarado Star (Alvarado, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Alvarado, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Parker, Kristi
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Keene Star (Keene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011 (open access)

Keene Star (Keene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Keene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Gnadt, Paul
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Joshua Star (Joshua, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011 (open access)

Joshua Star (Joshua, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Joshua, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Porter, Brian
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 158, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 14, 2014 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 158, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 14, 2014

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 14, 2014
Creator: Bloom, David
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, September 14, 2017 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Thursday, September 14, 2017

Triweekly newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 14, 2017
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy (open access)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy

This report discusses various issues regarding politics and government, foreign policy, and counter-terrorism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE has been a significant U.S. partner in Gulf security for more than two decades, and the alliance has deepened further in recent years in order to address multiple regional threats.
Date: September 14, 2015
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy (open access)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE): Issues for U.S. Policy

This report discusses the current political and economic landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relationship with the U.S. The UAE has been a significant U.S. partner in Gulf security for more than two decades, and the alliance has deepened further in recent years in order to address multiple regional threats.
Date: September 14, 2015
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Crowley Star (Crowley, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011 (open access)

Crowley Star (Crowley, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Weekly newspaper from Crowley, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Sorter, David
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 223, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 14, 2018 (open access)

Gainesville Daily Register (Gainesville, Tex.), Vol. 128, No. 223, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 14, 2018

Daily newspaper from Gainesville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 14, 2018
Creator: Einselen, Sarah
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights (open access)

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights

This report discusses the state of Iraqi politics, governance, and human rights. Topics include the worsening relations between local Sunni and Shiite populations.
Date: November 14, 2013
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights (open access)

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights

This Congressional Research Service Report for Congress details political transitions, governance, resources and human rights issues pertaining to Iraq.
Date: November 14, 2013
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011 (open access)

North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, October 14, 2011

Daily student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 14, 2011
Creator: Pherigo, Josh
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: Background and Overview (open access)

The Voting Rights Act of 1965: Background and Overview

This report provides background information on the historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a summary of its major provisions, and a brief discussion of the U.S. Supreme Court decision and related legislation in the 113th and 114th Congresses.
Date: April 14, 2015
Creator: Coleman, Kevin J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses (open access)

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. It also discusses ways in which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.
Date: April 14, 2015
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date: September 14, 2010
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library