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Picturing Golda Mier

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of images documenting the life of Golda Meir from childhood in Pinsk, Russia, through her school years in Milwaukee, her pioneer years in Palestine in the 1920s, to the peak of her political career as Prime Minister of...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
Included in this profile of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is a number of articles and videos concerning her influential political career and tragic death.
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BBC

Bbc: Obituary: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the obituary of Pakistan's influential former Prime Minister Benzair Bhutto, a victim of an apparent suicide bombing attack. (December 27, 2007)
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William Ewart Gladstone 1809 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives chronological detail of the career of British Prime Minister William Gladstone. It offers a brief timeline and very little information about his private life.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: From the Memoirs of a Minister of France by Stanley J. Weyman

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of From the Memoirs of a Minister of France by Stanley J. Weyman. A collection of twelve short stories set in the backdrop of Henry IV's reign. These historical romances chronicle the various thrilling experiences...
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Curated OER

Swearing in of Prime Minister Joe Clark and Cabinet, June 4, 1979.

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site combines pictures of past prime ministers along with a discussion of the role of the prime minister and his Cabinet.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John Turner

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a biography of Prime Minister John Turner and what he was able to accomplish with his time in office.
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BBC

Bbc: Odinga Sworn in as Kenyan Premier

For Students 9th - 10th
Promising "a new, inclusive Kenya", this article (2008) highlights Railia Odinga's swearing in ceremony as Prime Minister of Kenya and discusses his priorities as well as responses to his new government. Included is a video of the...
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A&E Television

History.com: Tojo Hideki

For Students 9th - 10th
Serving as Japan's army minister and then later as prime minister, General Tojo Hideki policies and administration are discussed here.
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BBC

Bbc News: On This Day: 7 February 1945: Black Sea Talks Plan Defeat of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the meeting in Yalta in February, 1945, between President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Marshal Joseph Stalin. Find the statement released on February 7 that discusses the purpose of the meeting, and read a...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Menachem Begin 1913 1992

For Students 3rd - 8th
A Zionist, peacemaker, and politician, Begin became Prime Minister of Israel in 1977. Here you can learn his life story including winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Camp David Accords.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Lord North (1713 1792)

For Students 9th - 10th
Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from January, 1770 to March, 1782. His early successes as Leader of the House and his efforts to cut the national debt brought him the confidence of a faction-ridden Parliament and the favor...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Benazir Bhutto

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information and links about Benazir Bhutto, the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: David Ben Gurion

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973 CE), the first Prime Minister of Israel in 1948. His political career is discussed in-depth.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Golda Meir

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative article on the life of Golda Meir, fourth Prime Minister of Israel.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Adolfo Suarez

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography and information about the former Spanish prime minister, Adolfo Suarez.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alexander Kerensky

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site tells of Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky (1881-1970 CE), the Prime Minister of Russia after the downfall of the last tsar. Includes biography and the historical context.
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Landmine Monitor Core Group: Landmine Monitor Report 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
Prime Minister Jean Chretien is credited as a leader in NATO's efforts to institute the "Land Mine Ban Treaty". Canada's ratification of the treaty and was an advocate for other nations to follow Canada's lead. This is an example of...
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World War Ii Database: Hideki Tojo

For Students 9th - 10th
Known as a decisive military leader, the life of Japanese prime minister Hideki Tojo is provided here.
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Pm Addresses Head Tax and Lauds Accomplishments

For Students 9th - 10th
Building upon his initial apology for the Chinese Head Tax, Prime Minister Harper's October 10, 2006 speech addresses the accomplishments of Chinese-Canadians. Audio and Video Vaults, along with a photo gallery related to the Canadian...
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Embassy of Ethiopia: Biography, Meles Zenawi

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography of Meles Zenawi, elected Prime Minister of Ethiopia in 1995 and re-elected for a second term in 2000.
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Orthodox Union: Menachem Begin

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough account of the life of Menachem Begin, the 6th Prime Minister of Israel, detailing his many accomplishments.
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BBC

Bbc: Profile Ehud Olmert

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Ehud Olmert, elected Prime Minister of Israel in April 2006. Also provides links to related topics. (30 August 2009)
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BBC

Bbc News: Stephen Harper

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a brief profile of Stephen Harper who became Canada's Prime Minister in 2006.

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