C-SPAN
Historical Presidential Campaign Announcement Analysis
Using the announcements of presidential candidacies, pupils consider how contenders make their initial arguments to the public. A worksheet helps structure collaborative work to analyze 10 video clips. Writing prompts allow for extension...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Refugees from the Caribbean: Cuban and Haitian “Boat People”
Should refugees fleeing poverty be allowed the same entrance into the United States as those fleeing persecution? High schoolers read about US foreign policy in the late 20th century regarding refugees from Cuba and Haiti, and engage in...
C-SPAN
Presidential Primary Challengers
A formidable opponent can shake up the election of an incumbent president. Class members explore the results of the elections of 1912, 1968, 1976, 1980 and 1992 using video clips. A chart helps pupils organize their thoughts and analysis.
Carolina K-12
The Mini Page: July 14 is Bastille Day
July 14th, 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution and the end of French aristocracy. Read all about Bastille Day with a kids' newspaper that also includes articles on American popular culture, the circulatory system, and...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
This Nation
This Nation: George H. W. Bush's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1989
The Inaugural Address of George H. W. Bush on January 20, 1989.
This Nation
This nation.com: George H. W. Bush's 1990 State of the Union Address
The text of George H. W. Bush's State of the Union Address given on January 31, 1990.
This Nation
This Nation: George H. W. Bush's 1991 State of the Union Address
The text of George H. W. Bush's 1991 State of the Union Address on January 29, 1991.
This Nation
This nation.com: George H. W. Bush's 1992 State of the Union Address
The full text of George H. W. Bush's 1992 State of the Union Address on January 28, 1992 is provided here.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1988 Bush vs. Dukakis
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1988 election that included the slogans "Experienced Leadership for America's Future" and "The Best America Is Yet to Come". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: George H. W. Bush
Read about the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1988
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: George Herbert Walker Bush (1924 )
America's 41st President, George Bush, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, into a wealthy family as George Herbert Walker Bush.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush
Outline of the presidency of George H.W. Bush as part of a section on Conservatism and a New World Order, offers a brief discussion of President Bush's election and administrative policy.
US National Archives
Nara: Charters of Freedom
National Archives exhibit presents selected pages of George Bush's State of the Union Address given January 31, 1990. Includes introductory essay on freedom.
PBS
Character Above All: George H W Bush
An essay about George Bush by Micheal R. Beschloss, who examines the president's character.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, Usnr
A biography about Bush's service in the Navy. Includes photos and transcripts of service.
Other
George H W Bush Presidential Library and Museum
This site is the homepage of the George Bush Presidential Library. From this page, you can access a biography, photos, and library exhibits on George Herbert Walker Bush.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Herbert Walker Bush
Chronicle the events of the 41st President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org presents the viewer with a comprehensive look at George Bush through his life.
US Department of State
Biographies of Secretaries of State: Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger (1930 2011)
Biography of U.S. diplomat, Lawrence Eagleburger, who succeeded James Baker as Secretary of State under George Bush, bringing important knowledge and experience to U.S. diplomacy.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: George H. W. Bush
A biography on our 41st president, George H. W. Bush. Includes a color photo.
PBS
Pbs: The Iran Contra Affair
This site from PBS provides a good summary of the Iran-Contra Affair. This is a summary of how this event is covered in the PBS film " The American Experience".
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: George H. W. Bush
This easy-to-navigate site has George H. W. Bush's biography, events occurring during his presidency with explanations, an image gallery, a collection of video clips, and more.