US Senate
U.s. Senate: Art & History: John Nance Garner, 32nd Vice President
From the official site of the U.S. Senate, this biography of John Nance Garner, at first a candidate running for the Demcratic nomination for president, and becoming the candidate for Vice-President for Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932...
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Presidential Candidate Finance Documents
An interesting look at some of the financial paperwork prospective presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meet the 2016 Presidential Candidates: Lesson Plan
In this lesson plan, students will get to know the candidates running for president and where they stand on important issues. They will create a flow chart documenting the steps a candidate must take to be elected. Then they will conduct...
iCivics
I Civics: Running for President (Infographic)
Learn how candidates run the race to become President of the United States. Infographic shows who can qualify to run, how they must prepare, and the different hurdles they have to overcome to make it to Inauguration Day.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: Campaign/election of 1880
James A. Garfield was truly a dark horse candidate for the presidency. Read about the problems the Republicans had in settling on a candidate, and find out how close the election truly was when Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock.
CNN
Cnn: Candidate Ralph Nader
CNN does a special report on 2004 Presidential candidate, Ralph Nader. Included is a brief biography and news about his candidacy both past and current.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Franklin Pierce
Details Franklin Pierce's career as the 14th President of the United States and his background information. A portrait is included.
iCivics
I Civics: Popular v. President
Can the candidate who wins the majority of the popular votes miss out on being president? They can, and it's happened before.
iCivics
I Civics: Mini Lesson: Vice President
Find out about the importance of the vice presidential candidate in a presidential election, how this person is more than a running mate, the history of the office of the vice presidency, and the modern role of the VP.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Elizabeth "Betty" Ford, First Lady
Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: President Bush Pledges to Unite Country in Second Term
Excerpts of President George W. Bush's victory speech after winning reelection in November, 2004.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: So You Want to Be President?
This project-based learning project extends classroom learning with a variety of multimedia tools to conduct an engaging election campaign for the Presidency. Students form political parties, write a platform, and conduct a campaign for...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Candidates
A brief history of the role that candidates play in the United States Presidential Election.
National Cable Satellite Corporation
C Span: Election Guide: Candidates and Information
C-SPAN provides profiles of the presidential candidates and their running mates. Also given are the candidates' position on various campaign issues. Content updates with each Presidential election.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Candidate John Kerry
Read an interesting biography on John Kerry, the likely Democratic candidate for President, then find out the latest news on him.
CNN
Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President
Follow the 43rd President of the United States through his inaugural celebration. This entertaining website narrates the events of George W. Bush's inauguration as well as providing learning games, interesting historical facts, and the...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Candidates at the Convention
Find out about the ins and outs of how Presidential candidates are chosen at the National Conventions every four years.
BBC
Bbc News: Mali Votes for New President 2002
An overview of the 2002 democratic election in Mali. As the current president steps down, there are 24 candidates running with two in the forefront. Foreign observers are overseeing the ballot elections. (April 28, 2002)
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Election of the President
Choosing presidential candidates in the United States involves a multi-step process that can take two years. Find out how the process works in this exercise.
BBC
Bbc News: How to Elect a Us President
Electing a US President can be a political marathon. The British Broadcasting Company helps make this process easier to understand by explaining it in key stages.
Other
Barry Goldwater for President 1964 Campaign Brochure
Featured is the 1964 Goldwater for President brochure highlighting the candidate's stance on issues relevant to the campaign.
Other
President Elect: 1892
Provides basic information about the presidential candidates of 1892 as well as an electoral map showing the distribution of votes.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project:address of Sen. John F. Kennedy Accepting Nomination
Find the acceptance speech of John F. Kennedy as he accepted the nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate in 1960. In it he gives his vision of a New Frontier.
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