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Curated OER

Barack Obama's Swearing In.

For Students 9th - 10th
The small velvet covered Lincoln inaugural Bible served as the swearing-in Bible for Obama. Read about the history of this cherished book.
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Curated OER

Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Obama inauguration.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
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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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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson 1767 1845 a Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Groningen provides an excellent biography of Andrew Jackson. The details of his candidacy, election to the presidency, and his administration are important parts of this site.
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eBook
World Wide School

World Wide School: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive online biography of Thomas Jefferson written by Edward S. Ellis. Includes a search index, a large set of questions, special study ideas, and several essays on Jeffersonian topics.
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Other

Theodore Roosevelt: Almanac of Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 1st - 9th
This site has everything about Theodore Roosevelt. Find his speeches, his family life, videos, his time in the military, as well as his presidency. The site is well laid out and easy to navigate.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature: The Modern Poet: Maya Angelou

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Maya Angelou and her poem "On the Pulse of Morning." It features links to Angelou's biography, her official website, National Women's Hall of Fame, and her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" in text and in audio.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The First Ladies at the Smithsonian

For Students 9th - 10th
Fashion to politics, this popular exhibit of the National Museum of American History illustrates the history of the First Ladies.
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Other

Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"

For Students 9th - 10th
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Loc

For Students 9th - 10th
This American Memory site provides a comprehensive collection of Abraham Lincoln papers. Read the introduction page so you can see how they are organized. You can search by keyword or just browse the collection. Very interesting!!
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Maya Angelou

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of one media gallery, eight videos, and one interactive about Maya Angelou and her works especially her autobiography, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Index on John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A collection of documents written by John Adams while President, which includes the text to his Inaugural Address, his State of the Nation addresses, and his document on the XYZ Affair.
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Digital History

Digital History: Overview of the Colonial Era

For Students 9th - 10th
The year 1492 marks a watershed in modern world history. Columbus's voyage of discovery inaugurated a series of developments that would have vast consequences for both the Old World and the New. It transformed the diets of both the...
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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Old Hickory

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Andrew Jackson's personality and the difficulties and conflicts he experienced prior to his inauguration as President. While in the Senate, he took measures to try to improve his public image.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: John Tyler

For Students 9th - 10th
Presidents section of American History website provides primary text of John Tyler's four State of the Union Addresses as well as pertinent information on Inaugural Speeches.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Knox Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
Inaugural speech and four State of the Union Addresses by President James Knox Polk.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source documents include three State of the Union addresses from 13th President, Millard Fillmore and information on presidents without Inaugural speeches.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Franklin Pierce

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary text of one Inaugural address and four State of the Union Addresses given by President Franklin Pierce.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Buchanan

For Students 9th - 10th
Website provides primary source material on James Buchanan, 15th president, including his Inaugural speech of 1857 and four State of the Union Addresses.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Ulysses Simpson Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains primary source material including Grant's first (1869) and second (1873) Inaugural addresses and eight State of the Union addresses from 1869 to 1876.
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The History Place

The History Place: A New Nation (1784 to 1790)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Chicago: Deval Patrick [Pdf]

For Teachers 8th
"Chicago Is a City of Possibilities" is an inauguration speech by Deval Patrick given as he became governor of Massachusetts. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes determining...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

George Wallace, Gubernatorial History

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Wallace's time as Governor of Alabama and his changing stance on civil rights (includes a transcript of his first inaugural address.

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