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eBook
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: George Washington: The Indispensable Man

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article on George Washington articulates why he is considered the "father of our country". With list of books for further reading.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Oddities of the First American Election

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief video that tells the story of the first presidential election held in the United States in 1789. [4:07] The video is followed by a quiz and a list of additional resources.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Colin Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, users can discover the story of politician, General Colin Powell, Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. View a photo and read a biography of the African American man who held the highest rank in the...
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: George Washington Papers: Series 2 Letterbooks

For Students 9th - 10th
The list in Washington's own hand of his nominations for various offices in his administration including Attorney General.
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Website
Other

Abraham Lincoln Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a list of websites that contain biographical information, places to visit, photo tours of historical places associated with Lincoln, and the text to some of Lincoln's famous speeches and writings.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Operation Desert Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive resource features interesting facts, a timeline of dates and events, list of battles, and other information on Operation Desert Storm.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: World Timeline (1963 1968)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website lists several worldwide events for each year that Lyndon B. Johnson was President of the United States.
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Unit Plan
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the career of African American Senator Barack Obama, Democrat from Illinois, 2005-2008. He went on to be elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008.
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Website
Other

Presidencia De La Republica

For Students 9th - 10th
This official web site of the Argentine government provides a biography of the current president, a chronology of past presidents and a list of current cabinet members.
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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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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: First Ladies of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Henry Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth biography on American statesman and orator Henry Clay which lists his numerous life accomplishments as well as a discussion of his political life. Content includes information on his "American System," his views on slavery,...
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: National Mall

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is from the National Park Service. No shoe stores at this mall! Find out about our national "front yard" -- statistics, a link to the history of the National Mall, and a listing of all the monuments on the Mall. Also includes a...
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Graphic
Georgetown University

Georgetown University Pdba: Bolivia Cabinet/gabinete

For Students 9th - 10th
A current list of the governmental leaders of Bolivia who form the Executive Branch of the government. It includes the President/Vice-President and the Ministers names.