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Other

Presidential Candidate Finance Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at some of the financial paperwork prospective presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Other

Nebraska: 2000 Election Results

For Students 9th - 10th
General election results from the Secretary of State of Nebraska.
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Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Constitution of the United States: Article Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of Article II of the Constitution, the four sections of which lay out the powers and duties of the executive branch of the federal government.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
The inaugural address of James A. Garfield and a brief description of the inaugural day.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election

For Students 6th - 8th
Details the process for electing the President and Vice President of the United States.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: 2000 Election Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS News Hour contains great information on the presidential election debates of the 2000 election between Bush and Gore. It contains text articles of the debates in entirety.
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Website
US National Archives

Nara: Clinton Gore Administration Accomplishments by Issue

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Archives and Records Administration site describes the accomplishments Clinton and Gore achieved during their terms in office. A list on the side of the site allows the viewer to choose various issues.
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Handout
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Our American Government, 2000 Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...
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Website
The White House

The White House: Welcome to the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for The White House and the Executive Branch of government. The site offers current as well as historical events, speeches, documents, and more. Includes up to date information about the Obama administration, current...
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Website
Other

Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for the Study of the Presidency is a non-partisan and non-profit corporation. Inspired by Dwight Eisenhower's 1969 call for programs on the American Presidency for 'students old and young.'
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Website
Other

Center for Strategic & International Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact." Site gives student information and research on topics of national and international security.
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Primary
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Photographs: Harry S. Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic archive of Harry S. Truman. Collection includes photos from early life to post-presidential days and more!
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Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know and more about Harry S. Truman, from biographical information to love letters.
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Other

Poder Ejecutivo Del Gobierno De La Republica De Costa Ri

For Students 9th - 10th
This page shows the breakdown of the Executive Branch of the Government of Costa Rica. Each part of the branch (President, VP, etc.) contains a link to read more about the person.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In

For Students 9th - 10th
The swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States is covered through photos, videos, his inaugural speech, and supplemental stories and views. [20 January 2009]
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Website
Other

Wyoming: 2000 Election Information

For Students 9th - 10th
General election information and results from the office of the secretary of state of Wyoming.
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Article
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum

Rutherford B. Hayes Center: Who Is James K. Polk?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page features an analysis of the Democratic Party's decision to nominate the relatively unknown James Polk for their presidential candidate in 1844. This article gives insight into the political atmosphere of the time.
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Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: The Creation of the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly discussion of Article II of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes the executive branch of the U.S. government. Discusses the origin of the article and the debates on executive power that took place among the Founding...
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Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article Ii: Powers and Duties of the President

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the annotation on Section 2, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution., which outlines the President's responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief.
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Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: United States Constitution: Article Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Article II from the U.S. Constitution, as well as detailed annotations that explain the reasoning and subsequent impact of each clause and section of the Article. Content explores everything from the nature and scope of...
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Rice University

The Papers of Jefferson Davis: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a partial text of the eulogy delivered by Davis at Andrew Jackson's funeral on June 28, 1845.
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Website
Other

Foreign Policy Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
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European Union

The European Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the European Parliament, president, organization, purpose, maps of Europe.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.