Curated OER
Populism & the Election of 1896
Populism and the rise and fall of the Populist Party are the topics of this presentation, which details the Presidential Election of 1896 and the role of silver. Detailing main points with clever political cartoons and informative maps,...
Curated OER
Cartoons for the Classroom: Al Gore Heats up a Debate
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth." Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1992 Clinton vs. Bush vs. Perot
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1992 election that included the slogans "For People, For a Change" and "Commander-in-Chief". Includes video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1996 Clinton vs. Dole
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1996 election that included the slogans "Building a Bridge to the 21st Century" and A Better Man for a Better America". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 2000 Bush vs. Gore
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in American history. View presidential campaign advertisement that included the slogans "A Fresh Start" and "Prosperity for America's Families". Features video clips, information about the...
CNN
Cnn: The Clinton Years
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: George W. Bush
An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Al Gore
A biography of Al Gore, the 45th Vice President of the U.S. and the Democratic candidate for President in 2000. The article covers his early life, academic record, military career, early political career, vice presidency under Bill...
Other
Complaints About Wealthy Donors' Influence on Candidates
An article that discusses the Pendleton Act of 1883, both historically and in the context of modern politics.
US National Archives
Nara: Clinton Gore Administration Accomplishments
This National Archives and Records Administration site provides access to all of the accomplishments President Clinton and Vice-President Gore have made during their term in office.
US National Archives
Nara: Clinton Gore Administration Accomplishments by Issue
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.
Stanford University
Law and Election 2000
Standford Law School has compiled a list of court documents from numerous cases from the 2000 presidential election. Documents from the US Supreme Court as well as documents from Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, Illinois, and New...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Election of 2000
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in Electoral College history and the first to be decided by the Supreme Court. This source explains what happened on election night and the following month. Included are references for...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Al Gore: Nobel Peace Prize Lecture
Video and text of Al Gore's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech delivered on December 10, 2017, in Oslo, Norway.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Al Gore: Columbine High School Memorial Address
This is the text, audio, and video of the Columbine High School memorial address delivered by Al Gore on April 25, 1999, in Columbine, Colorado, following the shootings and deaths at Columbine High School.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush
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.
Other
Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet
A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1996
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1996 won by Democratic candidate, William J. Clinton.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 2000
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2000 won by Republican nominee, George W. Bush.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Election 2000
An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...
CNN
Cnn: Gore Concedes Presidential Election
This article gives a detailed account of former Vice President Gore conceding the presidential election.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Al Gore: 2008 Democratic National Convention Speech
Video and text of Al Gore's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention delivered on August 28, 2008, at INVESCO Field, Mile High Stadium, in Denver, Colorado.
Other
Commission on Presidential Debates: The 2000 Presidential Debates
This site contains transcripts of the three presidential debates held between Al Gore and George W. Bush. There is also a transcript of the vice-presidential debate held between Joseph Lieberman and Dick Cheney.