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The First Ladies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare two First Ladies. In this American history lesson, students read speeches given by Barbara Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton. High schoolers respond to questions about the speeches.
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New York Times

New York Times: Key Members of the 44th President's Team

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Profiles of the key members of President Barack Obama's team, including his cabinet members, chief of staff, White House Press Secretary, National Security Advisor, Director of the CIA, and more.
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CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first woman to represent a major party in a U.S. presidential election, the first woman to win the Iowa Presidential Caucus, first, First Lady elected to the United States Senate, and the first female...
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Hillary Clinton also known as Mrs. William J. Clinton. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson...
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BBC

Bbc: The Clinton Years: 1993 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC surveys the Clinton presidency, milestones, setbacks, and its possible legacy.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Impeachment Trial of President Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
All you want to know on the famous trial and proceedings held in 1999. There are official transcripts, letters from Monica Lewisky, the Starr report and much, much more.
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Other

So just.net: Historic Speeches

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from EdChange.org gives the speeches of many American speakers on various topics related to social justice.
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Other

Women's International Center: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and political career before she became First Lady of the White House.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a biography of the former First Lady and the first woman U.S. Senator from the state of New York. She is a 2005 inductee of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical material briefly outlines the life and career of Hillary Clinton including footage of Mrs. Clinton delivering a speech on women's rights.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biogrphical summary of Hillary Rodham Clinton describes her life and service as Secretary of State from 2009-2013 under President Barack Obama and talks about the many prominent and influential roles she continues to fulfill.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
From the White House, find an official biography of Hillary Clinton, the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate and the first woman elected statewide in New York, as well as the current Secretary of State.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Bill Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Clinton's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, a large collection of video clips, and more.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Hillary Rodham Clinton: u.n. 4th World Conference on Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [19:35] of Hillary Rodham Clinton's address to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women on September 5, 1995, Beijing, China.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Women Who Ran for President

For Students 9th - 10th
A pictorial look at the women who have run for president from Victoria Woodhull in 1870 to Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2016.
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PBS

Pbs American Experience: Hillary Rodham Clinton Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of former First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Statement of President Clinton, the White House, 1993

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of President Clinton's speech announcing the creation of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform, the controversial initiative which was chaired by Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an overview of Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and her accomplishments in Arkansas.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Clinton, Hillary Rodham 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democratic Senator from New York, former First Lady and Secretary of State, and unsuccessful Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2016.