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Residents of New Orleans Reunited in Dallas

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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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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arkansas: Uss Hoga (Tug)

For Students 9th - 10th
Tugboat; at Pearl Harbor fought ship fires and helped push sinking USS Nevada out of the ship channel; served Oakland harbor for many years; The vessel was transferred to the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (AIMM) in 2005 and was...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Mississippi: Beauvoir

For Students 9th - 10th
Post-war home and library of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, restored by 2008.
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A Flooded Street in New Orleans. Photo: Reuters

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR has kept a journal of the on-going events of what is being called the largest natural disaster to hit the United States, Hurricane Katrina.
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Cnn: Bush: 'I Take Responsibility'

For Students 9th - 10th
As criticism of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina mounted, President George W. Bush took responsibility for the government's failures. Report from September, 2005.
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Cnn: Bush: 'I Take Responsibility'

For Students 9th - 10th
As criticism of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina mounted, President George W. Bush took responsibility for the government's failures. Report from September, 2005.
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Cnn: New Orleans Tries to Plug Breaches

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report that explores the damage done to New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, including to the levees that failed to stop the flooding of the city.
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Michael Brown, Former Head of Fema

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Michael Chertoff

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Ray Nagin

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Kathleen Blanco

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Vice Admiral Thad Allen

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Lt Gen Russel Honore

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Susan Collins

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Eddie Compass

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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Fran Townsend

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
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George W Bush Sees Better Budget Times Ahead

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed Q & A article discussing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from September, 2005.
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Michael Brown Hears the Official Announcement of His Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed timeline of Hurricane Katrina from August 28-September 9, 2005. Links to other stories, video, and pictures accompany this excellent timeline.
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Bbc: Lake Faces Aftermath of City Catastrophe

For Students 9th - 10th
The pollution and environmental impact of Hurricane Katrina is probed by BBC News in this September, 2005, report.
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The University of Southern Mississippi: Southern Miss History Digital Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The Southern Miss History Digital Collection contains a selection of items from McCain Library & Archives including photographs, yearbook pages, documents, and memorabilia that document The University of Southern Mississippi's history.

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