BBC
Bbc: Cia Leak Probe: Key Players
Background of the key players in the Valerie Plame scandal provided by the BBC.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: Introducing President George W. Bush!
Interesting and easy-to-read biography on George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Written at the time of his first election as president.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families
In U.S. history, two families have had a father and a son hold the office of President. Young scholars can use research skills to look into the office of the President and the two families that have followed the old adage - "Like father,...
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 2000 Bush vs. Gore
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in American history. View presidential campaign advertisement that included the slogans "A Fresh Start" and "Prosperity for America's Families". Features video clips, information about the...
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 2004 Bush vs. Kerry
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 2004 election that included the slogans "Steady Leadership in Times of Change" and "Stronger at Home, Respected in the World". 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).
USA Today
Usa today.com: Politics: Campaign 2004
This resource features an index of the 2004 candidates, key issues, and the results of the 2004 campaigns.
CNN
Cnn: Transcript: Who Could Best Prevent Another 9/11?
September 30, 2004, presidential debate is presented in an extremely interesting manner by CNN. The transcript is broken down by question with links to other questions and responses.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: George W. Bush
An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of Treasury: Health Savings Accounts
This site provides links to information about Health Savings Accounts.
BBC
Bbc News: Bush and Blair Admit Iraq Errors
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Al Gore
A biography of Al Gore, the 45th Vice President of the U.S. and the Democratic candidate for President in 2000. The article covers his early life, academic record, military career, early political career, vice presidency under Bill...
CNN
Cnn: Former Ambassador Blames White House for Leak
In this September, 2003, interview, Joseph Wilson, husband of Valerie Plame, blames the White House for leaking that his wife was a CIA operative. He also discusses Robert Novak, the reporter whose column started the scandal.
CNN
Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
CNN
Cnn: America Votes 2004
CNN's site on the 2004 elections provides up-to-date headlines on the race, profiles of the candidates, updated polls, the candidates' stance on various campaign issues, and much more.
BBC
Bbc: Bush 'Approved Intelligence Leak'
In an April 2006 testimony, Scooter Libby states that President George W. Bush authorized the leak of classified material to the media to defend the invasion of Iraq. Libby is accused of leaking the name of CIA operative Valerie Plame to...
BBC
Bbc: Q&a: The Cia Leak Case
Check out this thorough Q&A article on the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal of 2006. (9 September 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Timeline: How the Hurricane Crisis Unfolded
Detailed timeline of Hurricane Katrina from August 28-September 9, 2005. Links to other stories, video, and pictures accompany this excellent timeline.
BBC
Bbc News: Vote 2004: Candidates and Issues
BBC News provides complete profiles of candidates for the presidential election of 2004. Also presented is a comparison chart of the candidates' stances and policies on campaign issues. Both current candidates and those who have dropped...
CBS
Cbs News: The Exposure of Valerie Plame
This enlightening CBS News report focuses on the Valerie Plame scandal and the outcomes of the leaking of her name to the press. This report is from October, 2005.
BBC
Bbc: Homes Pledge for Katrina Victims
BBC News reports on the Hurricane Katrina response as well as the continued search and rescue of New Orleans that continues. Report also includes a report of the discovery of victims found in a hospital. Photographic essay and a video...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Newsmaker: Fema's Mike Brown
The director of FEMA, Mike Brown, who is in charge of the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief effort, discusses the conditions of the areas hit, the evacuation effort, and the government's response. Audio, video, and a transcript of this...