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Website
The White House

The White House: Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page from the White House provides information on the Presidential agenda regarding major topics such as Immigration, Civil Rights, Defense, Economy, Education, Health Care, Taxes, and more.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Bush and Blair Admit Iraq Errors

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Rice on Iraq, War and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.
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Handout
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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Handout
PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: u.s. And Pakistan Relations Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the up and down relationship between the United States and Pakistan over the past 50 years. A chronological timeline chart presents an easy to follow outline of events and situations.
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Article
University of North Carolina

American Diplomacy: Jimmy Carter and Salt Ii: The Path to Frustration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article about Jimmy Carter's presidency and his Strategic Arms Objectives.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Documents: Open Door Note

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the note Secretary of State John Hay sent to Andrew White, ambassador to Germany, spelling out the United States' position on keeping trade with China open despite the claims of European countries to various ports in China.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at Andrew Johnson and his administration. Includes a biography, information on his cabinet, and most importantly, an essay on the impact and legacy of his presidency. Don't miss reading this.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span Classroom: Teaching About National Security and Surveillance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module and lesson plan which examines whether or not the federal government should monitor phone and internet activity to protect the security of the United States. Comprehensive materials including C-SPAN videos and related...
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Richard Nixon as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Survey the successes and failures of the Nixon administration through a comprehensive summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a question/answer section from the community.
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Website
Other

Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Gerald R. Ford Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum site has an extensive biography of the United State's 38th president, Gerald R. Ford. The information at this site includes details about his political career and his actions as president. There are...
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Latvia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Libya from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Oman from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.
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Website
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama the 1903 Treaty and Qualified Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans had been the dream of several countires for years. Read about how the United States supported Panama's breakaway from Colombia in order to gain access to the isthmus of Panama, the final...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: u.s. Entry Into World War 1: Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher-directed curriculum unit that deals with the issue of why the United States entered World war 1. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and activities.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Monroe Doctrine 1823

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Groningen provides the speech given by President Monroe to the Congress in 1823 in which he advocated the doctrine of noninterference in Europe and nonintervention by Europe in American affairs.
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964)

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a summary of this resolution which supported President Johnson's actions in Vietnam and also provides an easy to read version of the complete text.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: America 1900: William Jennings Bryan's Campaign Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Walter LaFeber discusses William Jennings Bryan's 1900 campaign strategy to win the White House by criticizing the imperialism of the Republican candidate, William McKinley.
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Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Costs of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with scholars online video and readings with which to explore the human, economic, social, and political costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Website
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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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Admiral William Crowe: Africa Bombings

For Students 9th - 10th
The transcript of a 1999 interview with Admiral William Crowe, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The interview focuses on the findings...

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