Curated OER
Justice Served?
Students familiarize themselves with high-ranking Bush administration officials who have recently resigned and with various elements of political cartoons. THey research the role of the attorney general and the issues that surrounding...
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Advising the President: A Simulated Cabinet Meeting
This teacher resource fosters learning about the inner workings of the President's Cabinet. Find out how each agency or department must compete for money and support. As the agency chief, you must prepare a presentation for the president...
Other
Janet Reno vs. American Civil Liberties Union
A complete transcript outlining the court case between Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General, and the American Civil Liberties Union, in which the Communications Decency Act was declared unconstitutional.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Edmund Randolph 1753 1813
This site from the University of Groningen profiles Edmund Randolph and chronicles his role as Attorney General of the US. Also includes his role as the presenter of the Virginia Plan to the Constitutional Convention.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: George Washington Papers: Series 2 Letterbooks
The list in Washington's own hand of his nominations for various offices in his administration including Attorney General.
PBS
Frontline: Chasing the Sleeper Cell
What is the government using to fight the domestic war on terrorism? Here you can read about some of the tools the Bush administration is employing such as the Patriot Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Why Does the President Need a Cabinet?
Find out why a president needs a cabinet and scroll down to find out about President Washington's first Cabinet.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Edmund Randolph Fact Sheet
This site provides some insight into Randolph's family as well as political life.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Founding Fathers: Edmund Randolph
The major focus of this site is Randolph's role in the creation of the Constitution and his views on the structure of the executive branch of government.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, Robert Francis 1925 1968
Summary of the political career of Robert F. Kennedy, former Attorney General of the United States and Democratic Senator from New York.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Kennedys: Biography: Rfk
As Attorney General under JFK, Robert Kennedy supported civil rights and helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis. Learn more about his life with this biography.
Other
Lone Star Internet: Sam Houston "The Raven" (1793 1863)
This detailed biography includes illustrations, quotations from Sam Houston (1793-1863 CE) about many aspects of life in his time, including education. Also includes personal information about his marriages and children.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Edmund Randolph
Ushistory.org provides this biography of Edmund Randolph includes highlights of his political career and his role during the Constitutional Convention. Randolph went on to serve as Secretary of State.
US Department of Justice
Biographies of the Attorneys General: William Bradford
Here is a quick biography on William Bradford as Attorney General.
US Department of Justice
Biographies of the Attorneys General: Charles Lee
This is a quick biography of Charles Lee's time as U.S. Attorney General.
US Department of Justice
Attorneys General of the United States: Caesar A. Rodney
A short biography of Caesar A. Rodney, the Attorney General from 1807 to 1811.
US Department of Justice
Attorneys General of the United States: William Pinkney
A short biography of William Pinkney, the seventh Attorney General from 1811 to 1814.
US Department of Justice
Attorneys General of the United States: Richard Rush
A short biography of the eighth Attorney General of the United States, Richard Rush.