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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: John Hume and David Trimble Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographies of John Hume and David Trimble, winners of the Nobel prize for Peace for their work bringing peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict and violence. Includes profiles, video interviews, and a photo gallery.
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Website
Other

Congressional Research Service: Northern Ireland the Peace Process [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the ongoing search for peace in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the conflict in 1969 to the present day. (May 28, 2010)
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: David Trimble

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Nobel Prize Winner David Trimble who worked for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: John Hume

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: British Troops End Mission in Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 2007 examination of the plans to withdraw the last British troops in Northern Ireland. Also provides a brief overview of the conflict which started there 38 years ago. Provides links to related stories. 7/31/2007
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How the Troubles Began in Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
For 30 years, Northern Ireland was scarred by a period of deadly sectarian violence known as "the Troubles." This explosive era was fraught with car bombings, riots and revenge killings that ran from the late 1960s through the late...