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Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cprr History Museum: Pacific Railroad Explorations and Surveys of 1853 54

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information and documents of Jefferson Davis, George McClellan and the War Department's Pacific Railroad explorations and surveys of 1853 to 1854.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Henry Knox, With Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find detailed information relevant to Henry Knox's professional career.
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Other

West Virginia Archives and History: Newton Diehl Baker

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description and picture of Newton Diehl Baker, Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of War during World War I. Included are hyperlinks to additional primary source materials that give insight into Baker as a man.
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Other

Harp Week: Edwin Mc Masters Stanton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Edwin McMasters Stanton. Content includes his role as President Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Why Does the President Need a Cabinet?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why a president needs a cabinet and scroll down to find out about President Washington's first Cabinet.
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Handout
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: George Hockley

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of George Hockley, fast supporter of Sam Houston, tells of his interest in the military and his actions in the Battle of San Jacinto.
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Other

Encyclopedia of Cleveland History:baker, Newton Diehl

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Newton Diehl Baker, activist mayor of Cleveland, and Woodrow Wilson's secretary of War during World War I.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Monroe, James 1758 1831

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the political career of James Monroe, former Delegate and Senator from Virginia and 5th President of the United States. He was also a Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Henry Knox: Secretary of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Henry Knox, George Washington's first Secretary of War. Particularly interesting is his intent to honor the treaties made with the Native Americans.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Samuel Dexter

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Samuel Dexter from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Henry Dearborn

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of Henry Dearborn, Jefferson's first Secretary of War, from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Eustis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details all of the offices held by William Eustis and provides a portrait of him. From the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Madison appointee, John Armstrong, from the 1992 version of the Secretaries of War and Secretaries of the Army book.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Mc Henry, With Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a paragraph which lists McHenry's accomplishments, and a portrait.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Henry Knox (1750 1806)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a brief biography of Henry Knox.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Newton D. Baker

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting biography of Newton D. Baker, President Wilson's Secretary of War.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Woodrow Wilson: Newton Diehl Baker: Secretary of War

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of President Wilson's Secretary of the War, Newton Diehl Baker, who served during the course of the United States' participation in World War I.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Woodrow Wilson: Lindley M. Garrison, Secretary of War

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Lindley M. Garrison, Wilson's secretary of war prior to World War I.
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Curated OER

Portrait, James Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a paragraph which lists McHenry's accomplishments, and a portrait.