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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Final Report: Guantanamo Review Task Force [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive 32 page government document compiled as a final report concerning Guantanamo Bay Naval and Prison Base in Cuba. (January 22, 2010)
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New York Times

New York Times: Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An account of Guantanamo Bay Naval and Prison Base in Cuba. From its beginnings in 1903 when the USA leased land from Cuba to its virtual isolation once Castro and American broke relations, followed by...
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The White House

The White House: Closure of Guantanamo Detention Facilities

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House document authorized by President Obama declaring the closure of Guantanamo Bay military base. (January 22, 2009)
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BBC

Bbc News: Guantanamo Inmates to Be Sent to Illinois Prison

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of President Obama's order that the federal government buy a prison in Illinois to hold inmates from the soon to close Guantanamo Bay Detention camp. A video clip of the Illinois prison's extreme security is included....
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CNN

Cnn: Obama Plans Executive Order to Close Guantanamo Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
President Barack Obama will issue executive orders concerning the closure of the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The banning of torture and a review of detention policies are included. (January 22, 2009)
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Rights of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity for investigating the clashing concerns of civil liberties and national security during wartime. Students will identify the legal issues involved with detaining terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.