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BBC

Bbc: Hurricane Aid Efforts Gather Pace

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Report Finds Federal Leadership Lacking

For Students 9th - 10th
The Government Accountability Office, a Congress-commissioned investigation group, rips the Bush administration for their lack of leadership and slow response to Hurricane Katrina. In particular, the report is critical of the Secretary...
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NBC

Nbc News: Libby Lawyers Oppose Cheney Notes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this May, 2006 article, NBC reports that Scooter Libby is trying to prevent prosecutors from submitting notes from Vice-President Dick Cheney in his trial. The notes were written on an article from Valerie Plame's husband, Joseph...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Condoleezza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of the first African-American woman to serve as Secretary of State.
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Stanford University

Law and Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: u.s. Iraq War: Should the Us Have Attacked Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website provides multi-media resources for both sides of the issue on whether the U.S. should have attacked Iraq or not. Includes background information, primary source documents and video gallery.
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: School Vouchers Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at vouchers and the effect on education. Included on this site is a timeline, links to No Child Left Behind, American Education History, Pro-Con Voucher Debate, 2004 Election and educational materials.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: John Roberts' First Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A very telling report of Chief Justice John Roberts' first day in the Supreme Court. Transcript, audio, and video are available of this interesting report.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
From September, 2005, audio, video, and a transcript of a report on the confirmation of John Roberts. This is also linked to NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation."
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Rhetoric of 9 11

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent online resource that contains a large collection of links to speeches and rhetorical artifacts all pertaining to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. Presented in a timeline of events with material in audio,...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The John Roberts Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Brilliant site that contains a plethora of resources related to John Roberts, the confirmation process, and Supreme Court. Find video and audio of his confirmation. Other resources include a biography and lesson plans.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2008, America faced the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Examine how we got to this point and how the government worked to end it the crisis. Examine the following resource that contains a summary, graphs,...
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CNN

Cnn: World

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...
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CNN

Cnn: Economists Call It Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article that examines the 2001 recession. Looks to economic research and experts to dissect the economic slow down. Includes a brief history of recessions since WWII and links to related stories.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
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Curated OER

George W Bush (Left) and Condoleezza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of the first African-American to serve as Secretary of State.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article discusses the United States counter-terrorism strategy and its controversy.
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PBS

News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)

For Students 9th - 10th
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
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Human Rights Watch

Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: u.s. Casualties in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2006, update on the military personnel who have given their lives in the war with Afghanistan.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Towns Take Aim at Illegal Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the battle over illegal immigration.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: u.s. Presidents (6 8)

For Students 6th - 8th
From George Washington to George W. Bush, here are the names of all the Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States, as well as term dates and their party affiliations.

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