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Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan, Our Fortieth President [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This lesson tells the story of Ronald Reagan's rise from a small town in Illinois to the highest political office in the United States: the presidency. It also examines his political principles. The lesson focuses on Ronald Reagan's...
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Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Ronald Reagan and Executive Power" examines the use of presidential powers by Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States. It explores Article II of the Constitution, which grants the president executive powers.
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Primary
CBS

Cbs News: Ronald Reagan Remembered

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a multitude of articles, interviews, and related stories about the life of former president Ronald Reagan.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Ronald Wilson Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains links to the following Ronald Reagan speeches: Inaugural Addresses, State of the Union Addresses, The 1964 Speech, The Challenger Disaster Speech, The Evil Empire Speech, Pointe de Hoc Normandy, Speech at Omaha...
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Reagan's biography, a timeline of events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, a large collections of videos with many of his speeches, and more.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
President Reagan (1911-2004) was the oldest president elected to office. Read essays, interviewa and facts about Reagan's life before, during and after his administration.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ronald Wilson Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Miller Center at the University of Virginia presents a concise overview of President Ronald Reagan's life and administration. Watch videos of speeches and dip into essays highlighting various parts of Reagan's life. A bibliography, a...
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Primary
Claremont Institute

Founding.com: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of a speech given by Ronald Reagan in 1964 where he talks about the fine power and economic balance a government must maintain when providing social and humanitarian services.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Ronald Reagan: 1911 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS Online NewsHour profiles the late Ronald Reagan and his presidency. Read the eulogies, articles about Reagan's policies and legacy, tributes from world leaders, excerpts from Reagan's speeches, and interviews with his biographers.
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Handout
Wyzant

Wyzant: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical material on Ronald Reagan includes several speeches given during his lifetime.
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Primary
US National Archives

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Public Papers of President Ronald W. Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Former United States President Ronald Reagan served from 1981-1989. This is a collection of all of his public speeches and announcements. For convenience, the speeches may be browsed chronilogically or a keyword search.
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Website
Other

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The non-profit Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library presents the life of President Ronald Reagan in a non-partisan manner. Peruse biographical information, statistics, photographs, programs offered by the library and more...
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
President Reagan was known as the "Great Communicator". Examine why he was elected President by a landslide and his policies during his two terms. This source contains an overview of information, references for further study, questions...
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Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: Space Shuttle "Challenger" Tragedy Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [2:37] of President Ronald Reagan's tribute speech after the Space Shuttle "Challenger" tragedy on January 28, 1986. The crew of the Challenger Seven who died were Michael Smith, Dick Scobee, Judith...
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Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: Remarks on the 40th Anniversary of D Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [13:21] of President Ronald Reagan's speech on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1984, in Pointe Du Hoc, Normandy, France.
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Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive examination of Ronald Reagan's administration and how he used his executive powers. It looks at his policies and his ongoing legacy. Includes videos, historical context, and lesson plans from elementary up.
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Article
Other

World Press Review: Ronald Reagan: The World View

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to know what the rest of the world thought about Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)? This site provides reactions to Reagan's passing and his presidency from London to Toronto, and Johannesburg to Hong Kong. An interesting perspective. (June...
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Website
Other

Reagan2020.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive tribute to President Ronald Reagan. Included are text of his major speeches, a biography, photos, his record while in office, and much more.
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Primary
The History Place

The History Place: Ronald Reagan: "Tear Down This Wall"

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source text, graphics, photos and audio-clips of President Reagan's historic speech given on June 12, 1987, in West Berlin calling for an end to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall.
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Handout
Other

Potus: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Ronald Reagan and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Article
NBC

Msnbc: In Memoriam Ronald W. Reagan 1911 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore President Ronald Reagan's funeral through the tributes and pictures of those that knew him best, including family, friends, and White House reporters. Features include articles on Reagan's presidency, legacy, and presidential...
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Handout
US National Archives

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Archives: Chronology of Reagan Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of key events in Ronald Reagan's administration.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: The Reagan Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses the details and events of Ronald Reagan's presidency. Includes timeline, questions for discussion, link to information about Yuppie culture, and link to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for access to speeches and...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Ronald Reagan for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States and this site explores his biography and life story.