leadership

• grassroots leadership: "As Commander of a $1 billion dollar warship, and crew of 310, Mike Abrashoff used grassroots leadership to increase retention rates from 28% to 100%, reduce operating expenditures, and improve readiness. By implementing principles of effective leadership, Mike challenged the traditional command-and-control management style of the U.S. Navy and turned USS Benfold into the most highly efficient "organization" in the Pacific Fleet. Hundreds of businesses throughout the world now use these GrassRoots Leadership principles (source: grassrootsleadership.com)."

• military order of the world wars (moww): The Military Order is a patriotic nonpartisan organization, which holds that it is nobler to serve than to be served. The Order was established in 1919 to promote the welfare of our Nation. The Order provides an opportunity for Officers of all of the Uniformed Services to unite in a strong program to promote National Security, Patriotism, Good Citizenship and Service to Country.
• The Order is comprised of over 155 Chapters across the nation. The MOWW promotes good citizenship, patriotic education, service to the nation, and strong national security through youth leadership conferences, support of Boy and Girl Scouts, recognition of outstanding ROTC and JROTC cadets, patriotic ceremonies such as massing of the colors, upholding law and order, establishment of memorials in remembrance of military services, and cultivation of military, naval, and air science.

•  national youth leadership council: for more than two decades, NYLC has led a movement linking youths, educators, and communities to redefine the role of young people in society. that movement is service-learning, and it empowers youths to transform themselves from recipients of information and resources into valuable, contributing members of a democracy.

• congressional youth leadership council: offers education leadership conferences for outstanding young people from across the country and around the world, providing them with exciting enrichment opportunities and authentic leadership laboratories. the council's programs are designed to inspire today's outstanding youth to reach their full leadership potential.

• youth leadership development information clearninghouse: Welcome to Youthleadership.com, the online resource for youth leadership education and development, specifically designed for individuals interested in the education and preparation of youth leaders.

american studies resources

• american studies web: american studies resources collected by Georgetown University

• american studies recommendations: a collection of of links and other resources collected by University of Iowa professor Richard Horwitz

• american studies resource center: web-based collection of u.s. history and american studies themed resources

• american studies texts: american studies themed texts collected and indexed by the University of Virgina Electronic Crossroads Project

• national museum of patriotism: a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the history of patriotism.

• famous military quotes: a service of education web portal "about.com"

• humanityQuest: patriotism resources website contains; quotations, definitions, etymology, stories, discussions, cartoons, art and more about patriotism.

• the white house: official website of the president and first lady of the united states

• the u.s. sentate: official website of the u.s. senate.

• the u.s. house of representatives: official website of the u.s. house of representatives

• congress link: a vast collection of u.s. government resources

• c-span: sponsored by america's cable companies, provides coverage of the house, senate and white house via radio, television, and web-based broadcasts

• u.s air force rotc and scholarship programs: official website of the u.s. air force rotc programs

• army rotc and scholarship programs: official website of the u.s. army rotc programs

• naval junior reserve officers training corps: official website of the u.s. navy and marine corps rotc programs

• my future: provides information on careers in the military, college help, scholarship information, and life skills resources

• project any soldier: want to send a care package to "Any Soldier" in harm's way, but have no idea what to send,who to send it to, or how to send it? AnySoldier.US started in August 2003 as a simple family effort to help the soldiers in one Army unit, thus our name. However, due to overwhelming requests, on 1 January 2004 our effort was expanded to include ANY Soldier. We now include any member, of any of the Armed Services, in harms way.