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CNN

Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
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The White House

The White House: Office of Science and Technology Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology was originally established by President Bush and reinstated by President G.W. Bush. This council serves to advise the President through the private sector and the academic...
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Other

Texas on Line: George H. W. Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a very general biography about the 41st President, George H. W. Bush that includes a creative cartoon image. Covers family information, his presidency, and provides a bibliography for more information.
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Baertracks

Creative Quotations: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Several sets of quotations from President George H. W. Bush.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Idea Labs: Mr. President

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent interactive learning site that features portraits, quotes, and facts about each U.S. President from George Washington to George W. Bush.
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FOX News

Fox News: Bush Picks Roberts for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2005, article discussing President Bush's choice of John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. Find photos, video, related stories, links, and other resources on this very thorough news site.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the 2000 Election Came Down to a Supreme Court Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
As Florida's electoral votes became too close to call, controversy ensued over hanging chads, dimpled chads and butterfly bullets. Five hundred thirty-seven votes. That's all that separated Democrat Al Gore and his Republican challenger...
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NBC

Bush: Kyoto Treaty Would Hurt Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
June, 2005, news article in which President George W. Bush defends his decision not to adhere to the Kyoto treaty.
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Curated OER

George W Bush With Karl Rove

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, who is at the center of the Valerie Plame scandal.
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Other

George Bush Presidential Library Foundation: Cold War Dare

For Students 9th - 10th
A Cold War strategy game where you must make critical decisions about how much the United States should support the burgeoning democratic movement in Eastern Europe at the risk of provoking the ire of the Soviet Union. Has three levels...
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Other

Brookings Institution: Bush's New Cabinet: Changes in Attitude

For Students 9th - 10th
An editorial on the reasons President Bush had to move fast to replace his first term Cabinet. Author also gives reasons for resignations and replacements. (November 21, 2004)
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Steel Tariffs

For Students 9th - 10th
Probes into the political aspects of the steel tariff reduction decision of President George W. Bush. Story transcript, audio and video can be found on this site.
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BBC

Bbc: Profile: Karl Rove

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of Karl Rove, advisor to President George W. Bush, who was at the center of the Valerie Plame scandal. (13 August 2007)
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Other

Nrdc :Rewriting the Rules: The Bush Administration's Environmental Record

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines the president's environmental policy. Site primarily focuses on Bush and his policies towards the national parks. Report can be downloaded in pdf form from the right side of the page.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Herbert Walker Bush (1924 )

For Students 9th - 10th
America's 41st President, George Bush, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, into a wealthy family as George Herbert Walker Bush.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Presidents of the United States (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Provides a list of presidents of the United States from George Washington through George W. Bush with their term dates and party affiliation.
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Curated OER

Washington Post: Bush Wins Second Term

For Students 9th - 10th
George W. Bush wins reelection over John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election. Article discusses the night of the election and analyzes President Bush's upcoming second term. Article is from November, 2004.
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US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, Usnr

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography about Bush's service in the Navy. Includes photos and transcripts of service.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
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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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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Curated OER

New York Times: Times Topics: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times chronicles the presidency of George W. Bush through news articles, video, timelines, etc. An excellent and comprehensive source of resources and information.
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PBS

Pbs American Experience: Evangelicals and the American Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Billy Graham's unprecedented access to U.S. presidents ushered in a new era of evangelical influence in American politics.
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Curated OER

President George Bush Delivers His 2006 State of the Union Speech.

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR takes a look at President George W. Bush's 2006 State of the Union address and offers its analysis of key themes. Provides excerpts, reactions, and links to other NPR articles on this topic.