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Other

U.s. Department of Defense: President Bush Proclaims End to Major Combat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kathleen T. Rhem analyzes President George W. Bush's announcement that the combat in Iraq has ceased. (May 1, 2003)
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PPT
Other

George W. Bush Presidential Library: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
The pivotal point of George W. Bush's term as President came on September 11, 2001. View the following gallery of photographs that capture his response to the crisis immediately following the attacks through the next two months as our...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: President Bush Pledges to Unite Country in Second Term

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts of President George W. Bush's victory speech after winning reelection in November, 2004.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Bush 'Supports' Embattled Adviser

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush's statement that he supported White House aide Karl Rove at the center of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. The case of jailed journalist Judith Miller is also chronicled. Plame affair timeline and links to...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: President Bush on the Patriot Act

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "President Bush on the Patriot Act" by President George W. Bush, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Bush: Iraq Crucial in War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses the war in Iraq and its importance to fighting terrorism in this October, 2005 article. Also find statistics about the war, links to other war links, interactive resources, etc.
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Article
CBS

Cbs News Polls: Gas Prices, Iraq Weigh Down Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
May, 2006, poll results of President George W. Bush's approval rating.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George H. W. Bush's biography, events occurring during his presidency with explanations, an image gallery, a collection of video clips, and more.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on our 41st president, George H. W. Bush. Includes a color photo.
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Handout
Other

Potus: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about George H. W. Bush and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Bush Seeks $50Bn Hurricane Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush asks Congress for over $50 billion dollars in emergency aid to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in this September 2005 article.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Bush Names Supreme Court Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this July 2005 article, the BBC discusses President George W. Bush's choice to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. The article does a nice job of explaining some aspects of the Supreme Court such as length of term, ideology, etc.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from November, 2005, discusses the nomination of Samuel Alito for Supreme Court Justice. His ideology, judicial record, and the controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's nomination of Alito are all discussed.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
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Website
Other

What Political Capital? Some Question Whether President Is a Lame Duck

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the loss of power and influence of President George W. Bush in setting political agenda as his approval rating drops and Democrats now control Congress.
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Primary
US National Archives

White House: President Discusses Beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
In this transcript of President George W. Bush's radio announcement to the country concerning the invasion of Iraq, he explains the nation's reasons for entering into war. (March 22, 2003)
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from July, 2005, detailing President George W. Bush's choice to fill William Rehnquist's seat on the Supreme Court.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts as Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, news article, President George W. Bush changes his plans after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist and nominates John Roberts for Chief Justice.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Bush Legacy Lies in 9/11, Iraq, Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
How will history remember George W. Bush? Article discusses his early years, the Iraq War, the economy, health, education, and Katrina.
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Rice on Iraq, War and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Health Care Coverage Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
News story and discussion from February, 2006 covering President George W. Bush's Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their effectiveness. Audio, Video and transcript of report is available.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Cnn: President George W. Bush the First 100 Days

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN offers information on Bush's actions, reactions, approval ratings, and more on President George W. Bush's first 100 days in office. Has many related stories linked from the main page.