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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Election of 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
The re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 was not a done deal. Read about the peace explorations, the Republican and Democratic conventions, the campaigns, and eventual "landslide" for Lincoln. From "The Civil War and Reconstruction" by...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John Kerry Presidential Campaign, 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
he Wikipedia offers this guide to John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. Features endorsements and issue stances on such topics as economy, gun control, abortion and Iraq.
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Other

Earliest Voices: William Jennings Bryan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features historic voice recordings of William Jennings Bryan. There are recordings of many famous orations by him on various political topics, the most famous being his "Cross of Gold" speech. A biography and downloadable...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: William Jennings Bryan

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a short biography on William Jennings Bryan, American politician of the Populist Party. Additional information can be found through the articles at the bottom of the page regarding Bryan's causes, his principles, and the Free...
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Vassar College

Vassar College: William Jennings Bryan

For Students 9th - 10th
This Vassar College resource provides information about William Jennings Bryan and his run for the presidency.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Candidate John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an interesting biography on John Kerry, the likely Democratic candidate for President, then find out the latest news on him.
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BBC

Bbc News: John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News profiles the 2004 Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kerry, touching on some of the similarities to John F. Kennedy that he and the press read into him.