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Wyzant

Wyzant: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the life and career of Jimmy Carter, including his 1977 Inaugural Address.
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Handout
Wyzant

Wyzant: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on President Barack Obama including link to footage of his 2009 Inaugural Address.
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Website
Other

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Election of President Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the beginning of Washington's presidency, specifically the election, inauguration, and life on 3 Cherry Street. Also included is an animated video about Washington and the formation of the U.S. Constitution.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: For Teachers: Holidays: Themed Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A rich resource page with links to primary source information about a number of holidays and special days, such as presidential inaugurations.
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Website
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library: John F. Kennedy Becomes 35th President

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as 35th president of the United States. In addition, find out about the issues he dealt with in his term of office.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Jefferson in Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson believed in simple government and simple behavior. Read about his first inaugural address where he reinterated his Republican principles and see how he conducted himself as president.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 3: The Presidential Oath of Office

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery subject, the...
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Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography including links to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Jefferson's first inaugural address.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Thomas Jefferson the Revolution of 1800

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a teacher site, with lesson objectives and plans, but it contains very good information and ideas to stimulate thought and understanding. It explains the technicalities of the election of 1800 and the peaceful transfer of power...
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Fireside Chat on Banking

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of Franklin Roosevelt's fireside chat on March 12, 1933, just days after he was inaugurated for first term, in which he explained the reasoning behind his declaration of a bank holiday.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Monroe (1758 1831)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides texts to James Monroe's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses. The Monroe Doctrine text is from his 7th annual address to Congress. Links are provided for each of the other presidents, as well.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: President John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of John Adams' life prior to the American Revolution, beginning with his childhood with sections on all the important periods of his life. Site also includes texts of the inaugural address, state of the union addresses...
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: u.s. History Module: Did Lincoln Really Want to Free Slaves? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A comprehensive learning module on Abraham Lincoln that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and primary source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students examine the evolution of...
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Martin Van Buren: 8th President of the Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
Site containing links to the text of four State of the Union Addresses (1837-1840) and one Inaugural Address (1837) of Martin van Buren, U.S. president from 1837 to 1841.
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Final Years: 1864 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Primary
Yale University

Yale Law School: The Papers of George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to the texts of George Washington's important papers and speeches including both inaugural addresses, annual messages, messages to Congress, proclamations, veto messages, and his Farewell Address.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the life of William Henry Harrison and his brief term as president. Be sure to click through all the essays on Harrison and read his inaugural address.
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Website
Other

The Official Site of the President of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Official Russian information on the President of Russia. Find speeches given by the president, news and announcements related to the president, and information about presidential meetings. Also information about the authority and duties...
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Handout
Other

Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-president in his second term. Descriptions of him on Inauguration Day are interesting to read. The surprise selection, of course, became president upon Lincoln's death.
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Website
Other

Reliving South Africa's First Freedom Day

For Students 9th - 10th
South Africa's Freedom Day is celebrated on April 27th of each year. This day marks the first post-apartheid democratic presidential election for this nation. Learn about the first Freedom Day, the inauguration of Nelson Mandela.
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Primary
US National Archives

Nara: Emergency Banking Relief Act of 1933

For Students 9th - 10th
See the text of the Emergency Banking Relief Act of 1933, enacted a mere five days after the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Read about the provisions put in place in an attempt to shore up confidence in the American financial...
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CPALMS

Cpalms: Calling All Kid Presidents

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will watch a video of Kid President giving a speech and another of a student's winning speech to be vice-president of the student council. They will also read an excerpt from...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: John Adams

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overall look at the life of America's second president, John Adams (1735-1826 CE). Contains small articles of information, as well as portraits, actual photos of inaugural addresses, obituary notices, and more.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: American Women: Marching for the Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
The day before the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson, 5,000 marchers along with floats, bands, and mounted groups paraded down Pennslvania Avenue in support of women's suffrage. Read about the parade, the actions of those watching the...

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