Primary Sources - A primary source is a first hand account of a topic, from people who were actually there. Examples include journal entries, newspaper articles that quote people directly involved, photographs, surveys/data, letters, speeches, and interviews.
Example of a primary source: The diary of Harry L. Frieman who served in France for the US Army during World War I
Secondary Sources - A secondary source often includes quotes from a primary source, but will put their own interpretation and analysis of the material. Examples include books about a topic, documentaries, journal articles written by people who were not direct witnesses.
Example of a secondary source: The book The Unknown Soldiers: Black American Troops in World War I
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