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Ford Library & Museum: Official Portraits of Gerald and Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource includes seven photographs of President Ford and his wife. Also includes a photo of Ford from the Vladivostok conference.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Libraries: Accepting Smithson's Gift: John Quincy Adams' Role

For Students 9th - 10th
From a Smithsonian exhibition entitled "From Smithson to Smithsonian," this document relates John Quincy Adams' role in getting the US government to accept and support the gift that became the Smithsonian Institution. A transcript of...
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Libertyonline: Autobiography by Thomas Jefferson: French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This autobiographical site takes the writings of Jefferson and breaks them down into easy to read sections. Here you will find the section on the French Revolution.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: The Presidency of Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
A text tutorial over US President Barack Obama's American presidency.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear"

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The League of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
After World War I, US President Woodrow Wilson helped to build an international peacekeeping organization.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Jimmy Carter: The Mistreatment of Women Is the Number One

For Students 9th - 10th
With his signature resolve, former US President Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Thomas Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
AmericanPresident.org explores Thomas Woodrow Wilson "one of our nation's most influential and visionary presidents." Don't miss out on this comprehensive site.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Thomas Jefferson: The Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the The Declaration of Independence, and includes information on Thomas Jefferson's role in its creation.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jefferson Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the office of the 42nd President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org effectively presents the life of William Jefferson Clinton.
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Primary
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: James Monroe's Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
A reproduction of President James Monroe's obituary as it appeared in the Niles' Weekly Register, a Baltimore newspaper dated July 23, 1831.
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson's Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS shows that Jackson was instrumental in the removal of the Cherokee population from Georgia and Florida. This site discusses his role in that policy. Links to related sites. Bibliography available at "Resource Bank" page.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of James Madison. Find out why James Madison was called the father of the constitution. Learn how his life affected the United States. (In Spanish)
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Taft and Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the domestic policies of William Howard Taft, the Republican president elected in 1908, and the reforms of Woodrow Wilson, Democratic candidate, who was elected in 1912.
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Kentucky Educational Television

Kentucky Educational Television: Fascinating Abe Questions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Do you know why Abraham Lincoln grew a beard? Learn interesting and fun facts about President Lincoln in an easy to read question/answer format.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: The Executive Branch

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about the office of the president and other aspects of the Executive Branch of the United States Government. Then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
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Primary
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Domino Theory Principle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954

For Students 9th - 10th
President Eisenhower's news conference of April 7, 1954, with questions and answers. Includes the complete interview.
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Primary
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Military Industrial Complex Speech Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a speech given by President Eisenhower during the last days of his administration. In it, he cautions against the growing power and influence of the American military-industrial complex. A great primary source that still contains...
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Oratory

For Students 3rd - 8th
Which President had the best Inaugural speech? Who had the longest speech? Find out here.
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: George Washington

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders will read about George Washington as President then analyze the different images and sculptures and write a short essay.
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Other

Potus: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about the 2nd President of the United States. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Other

Cyark: Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC stands as a tribute to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. You can learn about this memorial structure through the exhibit and 3D explorer featured here.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Impeachment

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read a brief synopsis of the process of impeachment and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.

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