Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Theodore Roosevelt, 1912
The resource investigates Theodore Roosevelt. Students listen to Roosevelt speak during the Presidential campaign of 1912.
Vassar College
Vassar College: 1896: Sectional Interests
Website explores "sectionalism" and the political cartoons associated with the 1896 presidential election. Also, includes quotes from publications around the country.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mark Hanna
A brief biography of Republican Party "kingmaker," Mark Hanna, who was primarily responsible for the candidacy of William McKinley in the election of 1896.
Other
Smart Voter: How to Judge a Candidate
The League of Women Voters offers a step-by-step process of evaluating public officials for voting and election purposes. The process points out elements to look for in both a candidate's experience and campaigning behaviors. Potential...
BBC
Bbc News: A Little of Real Palin Revealed
BBC News provides us with a video of 2008 Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's TV interview with Charles Gibson on ABC News. Also includes links to news stories related to election 2008. [9:27]
Smithsonian Institution
Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Poster as Portraiture: Goldwater for President
View Senator Barry Goldwater's presidential election poster and read the text that explains the poster.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Biographical Sketches: Warren Harding
This concise article about Warren G. Harding gives information about his early life, how he got into politics, and his election as 29th president. There is brief mention of his domestic and foreign policies.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Personality or Politics Activity | 60 Second Presidents
In this activity, students learn the important role that both personality and political platform have in shaping presidential elections by watching videos in groups comparing presidents who won on personality and those who won on...
University of North Carolina
Documenting the American South: Thomas E. Watson: Georgia Populist Politician
This biography of Georgian Thomas Edward Watson includes information about his vice-presdential campaign with his running mate, William Jennings Bryan, and his progressive writings.
USA Today
Campaign Finance: A Closer Look at the Pendleton Act and President Clinton
A newspaper article that explains the Pendleton Act and why President Clinton may have broken the law. (10/14/97)
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Does Anybody Care?
An October 1996 Online NewsHour program considers the possible impact of "negative" campaign ads. A good debate on this issue.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Winning the Vote
Three lesson plans that take students through three different steps in our election process.
Time
Time Person of the Year 2015: Donald Trump
Time Magazine Person of the Year article features Donald Trump.
Other
Center for Responsive Politics: Open Secrets
Opensecrets.org is a non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy.
BBC
Bbc News: Ralph Nader
BBC News profiles consumer advocate Ralph Nader, the Green Party candidate in the 2004 presidential election.
Social Studies for Kids
Social Studies for Kids: How the President Is Elected
Learn how the President of the United States is elected. Read how we choose candidates, how they campaign, how they are nominated, and what role the Electoral College plays in our elections.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Bull Moose Party
Find out about the spilt in the Republican Party during the campaign of 1912, which resulted in the formation of the Bull Moose Party, the progressive party which selected Theodore Roosevelt as its candidate.
Curated OER
New York Times: Election 2004, George W. Bush
The New York Times's coverage of President George W. Bush in the 2004 election. Content includes recent news stories, a look at Bush's stand on numerous issues, campaign multimedia, and more.
Other
Speeches From the 2004 Republican National Convention
Text of a number of speeches made at the 2004 Republican National Convention.
CNN
Cnn: America Votes 2004: John Kerry
CNN offers important information about presidential candidate, John Kerry. Find biographical data, polling results, campaign funding, election news, and his viewpoints on many key issues.
Other
Politics1.com
Billed as the "Most comprehensive online guide to American politics," this site offers an overview of the national political scene. Particularly useful are the political ideology resources which present views from across the spectrum of...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Final Years: 1864 1865
Article on the final events of the Civil War including Sherman's Campaign, Lincoln's re-election, assassination, and Appomatox. The author also discusses the role of women, politics and diplomacy, financial matters, and war legacy. Links...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865 1923)
Extensive biographical reference source detailing the life and presidency of Warren G. Harding. Delves into his politics, his campaigns and elections, and his personal life.