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Curated OER

National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Military Career

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition details aspects of Eisenhower's military career, beginning with his days as a West Point cadet. Covers his campaigns in North Africa and Italy, his appointment as Supreme Allied Commander, the Normandy invasion, and his...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: In Case the D Day Invasion Failed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides background information for a instructional activity that correlates the National Standards for Civics and Government to the study of D-Day.Site also provides documents and photo's. Many teaching resources can be found...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Exp: Primary Resources: Nixon's Checkers Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
Dwight Eisenhower's Vice President, Richard Nixon, came under fire for misusing political contributions for personal expenses. These are transcripts of Nixon's speech delivered in 1952.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth article on Dwight D. Eisenhower examines his early life, his military career in both World Wars, his Presidency and his legacy.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Fighting the Good Fight in World War Ii 1941 1945: The Home Front

For Students 11th - 12th
Discusses how America prepared for war, the impact on the work force in the United States, how women and other civilians supported the war effort, and how the war affected race relations.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The American Dream

For Students 11th - 12th
Looks at the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, both at home and abroad. Also examines changing gender roles in the 1950s, and the impact of suburbanization on America.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Dwight Eisenhower

For Students 3rd - 8th
Dwight D. Eisenhower's life is chronicled on this fascinating site by the Library of Congress. Provides brief articles, as well as historical photos, and a timeline of events taking place during his life.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 3rd - 8th
Peruse a few brief stories capturing a bit of history of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: D Day and the Normandy Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Using photos and primary source documents this visual essay explores D-Day (Operation Overlord), the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
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Website
US National Archives

Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site provides information about his life and presidency, research, education, and upcoming events. This library commemorates the spirit of the Allied Expeditionary Forces of World War II, as well as the administration of the...
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Website
Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around World War II. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This ibiblio.org site is a biographical account of the 34th president of the U.S., Dwight D. Eisenhower. Contains interesting details, particularly of his military career.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Military Career of Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information regarding the military career of Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as links to information on his presidency, commands, and various quotes.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains links to Eisenhower's Inaugural Addresses, Farewell Address and all of his State of the Union Addresses.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Eisenhower and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Cold War policies.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Eisenhower's Approach

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the conservative approach to domestic fiscal and social programs taken by President Dwight Eisenhower after succeeding and in contrast to President Truman.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Military Industrial Complex Speech Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a speech given by President Eisenhower during the last days of his administration. In it, he cautions against the growing power and influence of the American military-industrial complex. A great primary source that still contains...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: State of the Union Address, 1955

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of President Eisenhower's State of the Union address where he focused on the anti-communist initiative on behalf of the United States.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: State of the Union Address, 1956

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of President Eisenhower's State of the Union on 1956 where he urges the nation to not judge people on their "color, race or religion" during a turbulent time in the United States.
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Other

Korean War Commemoration: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Korean War Commemoration contains a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, with a special emphasis on his involvement in the Korean War.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969 CE) was the allied commander of all European forces. AmericanPresident.org takes the reader through the exploration of President Eisenhower's distinguished career. Use this site to learn about the life of...
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Handout
Wyzant

Wyzant: Dwight D Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the life and career of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, including a link to Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" speech given December 8, 1953.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Foster Dulles (1888 1959)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of John Foster Dulles provides details of his life and rise to prominence in the U.S. Government.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower. A color portrait is included.