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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at the several presidents and their actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on George Bush to see and hear his speech about the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Cold War ends.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Franklin Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive site from the National Portrait Gallery explores presidential actions in relation to the Cold War from the Yalta Conference to the presidency of George H.W. Bush. Click on Franklin Roosevelt to find out about the decisions...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George Bush for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about George Bush (H.W.) who was the 41st president of the United States on this site.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Republican National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention. President Bush's speech, links to other resources, text and audio of other speeches and reports can be found on this site.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Herblock's Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1988

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1992 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1992 won by William J. Clinton who defeated incumbent President George H.W. Bush by a wide Electoral College margin.
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University of California

Roho: 1990 1992 Early 1990s Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the recession at the end of George H.W. Bush's presidency, its causes, and results.
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Other

Richard B. Cheney, 17th Secretary of Defense

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed account of Cheney's term as Secretary of Defense under President George H. W. Bush.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1988 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1988 won by George H.W. Bush becoming the first incumbent Vice President of the United States to win a presidential election in 152 years.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a summary of George Bush's presidency from 1989-1992.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Panama and Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Panama and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiated by President George Bush and ratified during the Clinton administration.
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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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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.
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Other

National Tax Services: Hr1836 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The Congress passed and President Bush signed this tax cut bill, titled "Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001." It caused a great deal of controversy. Learn about this law and read the debate that took place in the...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Clean Air Act of 1963, 1970 and 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the three sets of federal programs to establish air quality goals and to impose pollution control.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 27th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a summary of the 27th Amendment that limits how Congress can increase the payment of members.
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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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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Americans With Disabilities Act

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview with detailed facts about the provisions of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act that was enacted to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts and information about the ecological disaster caused by the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Collapse of the Soviet Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Broad discussion of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.