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George Washington University

Nsa: The Pentagon Papers: Secrets, Lies, and Audiotapes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an extensive history of the 1971 Pentagon Papers case. Features include transcripts of President Nixon's tapes, White House phone conversations, memoirs, and other primary resources.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: What Are the Conditions for Victory in Iraq? Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a question that we all think about. Explore it with your students and try to figure out what a postmodern victory looks like in Iraq in an age of asymmetrical warefare. (2003)
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Boston College

Boston College: Dennis v. United States (1951)

For Students 9th - 10th
Full syllabus and decision from the Dennis v. United States Supreme Court case.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Condoleeza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News: Profile: Condoleezza Rice
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Report of the Independent Counsel for Iran/contra

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federation of American Scientists links to all chapters of the "Final Report of the Independent Counsel for Iran/Contra Matters" released by the Independent Counsel Office.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Bonus March

For Students 5th - 8th
Read how anger about the increasing hardships affecting people in the Great Depression resulted in a march on Washington, D.C., by veterans of World War I. See what the demands were of the so-called Bonus Army, and how the demands were met.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Atomic Fears and the Arms Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the nuclear arms race in the 1950s as the United States and the USSR both stockpiled nuclear weapons. Includes 1951 propaganda video showing schoolchildren how to 'Duck and Cover' in the event of a nuclear attack. [9:15]
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Website
PBS

Pbs: The Iran Contra Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides a good summary of the Iran-Contra Affair. This is a summary of how this event is covered in the PBS film " The American Experience".
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Henry Kissinger Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
A site detailing Kissinger's accomplishments and involvement in the U.S. Government.
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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Iran Contra Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes Israeli involvement in the sale of arms to Iran. The persons involved in the funding are indicated.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Uk Spy Bosses Defend Work in Public Hearing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the recent government spying controversy in the United Kingdom.
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Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ashton B. Carter: All Hands Meeting Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video of Ashton B. Carter, the newly appointed 25th Secretary of Defense, addressing his colleagues concerning how he will approach the position on February 19, 2015, at The Pentagon, in Washington, D.C.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Powell, Colin

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives an overview of Colin Powell's life, including his military career and his appointment as Secretary of State.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Rice, Condoleezza

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives a very concise overview of Condoleezza Rice's professional life, leading up to her being named Secretary of State in George W. Bush's cabinet.
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Curated OER

Washington Post: At West Point, Obama Talks National Security Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama addresses the graduates at West Point's military academy in May 2010.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Susan Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Susan Rice, an American public official and foreign policy analyst who served as a member of the National Security Council (1993-97), assistant secretary of state for African affairs...
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Other

Federation of American Scientists: Eliminating Threat From Ballistic Missiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of National Security Decision Directive 85, issued by the Reagan administration in 1983, which formally declares the administration's intention to pursue the research and development of defensive systems-the Strategic...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Teapot Dome Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive summary with interesting facts and information on the Teapot Dome Scandal that involved national security, oil companies, and corruption.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Condoleezza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of Condoleezza Rice, an American educator and politician, who served as national security adviser and secretary of state to U.S. Pres. George W. Bush.
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Handout
US Senate

U.s. Senate: Robert Wagner: A Featured Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biographical essay on Robert F. Wagner, author of the Social Security Act and the Wagner Labor Act.
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US National Archives

Nara: Treasures of Congress: Old Age Revolving Pensions

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides information about an idea that led to Social Security--Dr. Francis E. Townsend's plan (the Townsend Plan), which allotted monthly stipend for retired elderly. Click on the...
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Curated OER

Construction Worker and Utah National Guard Help Build Wall Along Mexico Border

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article describes the Secure Fence Act of 2006 and the reactions of Mexico.
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Report: Condoleezza Rice Commencement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full text of Condoleezza Rice's commencement address to the 2002 graduating class at Stanford University. Speech is titled "Acknowledge that you have an obligation to search for the truth."
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Domestic Challenges

For Students 5th - 8th
The American soldiers returning from World War I had a huge impact on the economy. Read about President Truman's domestic policies and find out about the surprise of the election of 1948.

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