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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1984

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides statistical electoral data on the presidential election of 1984 won by Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1988

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1992

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1992 won by Democratic candidate, William J. Clinton in a landslide victory.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: National Conventions

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Democrats and Republicans hold huge national conventions every four years, and all of the states participate. Learn about the importance of this special event.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Election Central 2016: Elections Throughout History

For Students 9th - 10th
This link from the Election Central 2016 website focuses on elections throughout history with the use of primary source documents such as campaign posters, newspaper headlines, and video clips from various Presidential elections...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Past Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief Online NewsHour report highlights some of the classic, and not so classic moments in the history of televised presidential debates. A very interesting glimpse at past debates.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion and details of Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaigns and elections of 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944.
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Other

Ifes Election Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site to find election dates and results for National-level elections worldwide. Continuously updates election news. Searchable by election type, country or year. By clicking on the map you can also view country profiles.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Rutherford Birchard Hayes

For Students 3rd - 8th
There was a controversy surrounding the presidential election of Rutherford B. Hayes. The Library of Congress has facts and photographs to explain.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Twelfth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource reviews the text of the Twelfth Amendment and related annotations.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1884

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1884 won by Democratic nominee, Grover Cleveland.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1880 won by Republican nominee, James Garfield.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1860 won by Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1852

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1852 won by Democratic candidate, Franklin Pierce.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1844

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1844 won by Democratic candidate, James K. Polk.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1828

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1828 won by Democratic nominee, Andrew Jackson.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election for President and Vice Presiden

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent explanation of the primary nomination process of presidential candidates.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Every Four Years: Electing a President

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition examines Presidential elections, with a particular emphasis on elections in the last 80 years.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Technology Changed the Way Candidates Run for President?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan focuses on how technology has changed Presidential election campaigns. It includes reading articles and conducting research.
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Social Studies for Kids

Social Studies for Kids: The Election of the President Throughout u.s. History

For Students 1st - 6th
Easy-to-read article explores every election, from George Washington to the present. Which political parties have come and gone? Who has been elected more times than anybody else?
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iCivics

I Civics: Mini Lesson: Vice President

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find out about the importance of the vice presidential candidate in a presidential election, how this person is more than a running mate, the history of the office of the vice presidency, and the modern role of the VP.
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Other

Lloyd Sealy Library: u.s. Elections 1972 2020: Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
This page lists the various US presidential elections from 1972-2020 and the two main candidates who ran for their respective parties and who won the election for that year.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1808

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides electoral data for the presidential election of 1808 won by James Madison.