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Inauguration of Mr. Lincoln, March 4, 1861 (Loc) by the Library of Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides numerous examples of photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln. Identifies when the picture was taken and where it was taken. Describes the connection of photographs and Abraham Lincoln.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A New National Capital: Washington, d.c.

For Students 5th - 8th
John Adams was the first president to reside in the President's House in the new capital Washington, D.C. Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated there. Read about how this swampy area became the location of the...
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Ohio.gov: Ohio Governor's Website

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is the official home of Ohio's governor. Content includes a biography of the governor, the inaugural address, accomplishments, the latest news involving the governor.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Richard Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Richard Wright, a novelist and short-story writer, who was among the first black American writers to protest white treatment of blacks, notably in his novel Native Son (1940) and his...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Cynthia Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Cynthia Cooper, an American basketball player who was the first Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). In the WNBA's inaugural season (1997),...
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270 To Win

270towin: 1864 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1864 won by Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's second term was ended just 6 weeks after inauguration by his assassination.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Famous Presidential Speeches

For Students 3rd - 8th
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and others have their famous presidential speeches captured in this database.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here's a great presentation on Elections for younger kids that includes information on Voting, Candidates, Conventions, the Campaign, and other topics concerning elections.
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The Works of Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site gives links to the full text of several of Lincoln's famous speeches including the "Gettysburg Address," "The Emancipation Proclamation," and his inaugural addresses.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Texas, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 of Texas showing the capital at Austin City, principal cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and coastal features. "Lone Star State. Origin of name not definitely known; supposed by some to have been name of Indian tribe....
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: First Confederate Capitol

For Students 9th - 10th
Delegates from six seceding Southern states met here on February 4, 1861. On February 8, they adopted a "Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America." Jefferson Davis was inaugurated on the west...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: Federal Hall Natl Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
First capitol of the United States of America; site of George Washington's first inauguration in 1789; place where the United States Bill of Rights passed; original building was demolished in the nineteenth century; replaced by the...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Pioneer Deep Space Station

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA's Deep Space Network for tracking unmanned spacecraft in deep space was inaugurated when this antenna became operational in 1958.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Boxwood Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Elias Boudinot, president of the Continental Congress, site of George Washington's luncheon before his inauguration, home of Jonathan Dayton, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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From Revolution to Reconstruction: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the inaugural address of John Quincy Adams and his subsequent State of the Nation speeches.
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Detail View of the Lincoln Bible.

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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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum: Roosevelts: Photograph

For Students 9th - 10th
Black and white photograph of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt on Inauguration Day in 1941.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral David G. Farragut

For Students 9th - 10th
Admiral Farragut, born at Campbell's Station, near Knoxville, Tenn., July 5th, 1801, died in Portsmouth, N. H., August 14th, 1870. He was appointed to the navy from his native State, and as a midshipman saw active service as early as...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
General James A. Garfield was the twentieth President of the United States, born in Orange, Cuyahoga County, O., November 19th, 1831, died in Elberon, N. J., September 19th, 1881. General Garfield was involved in the Civil War and was...
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Kid Info: Biographies of the Presidents

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource page helps one become an expert about the Presidents of the United States by reading biographies and interesting and important facts about the Presidents of the United States.
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Richard Henry Lee

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Richard Henry Lee.

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