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A&E Television

History.com: Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Gerald Ford's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several videos containing his speeches, and more.
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Handout
Harp Week

The Presidential Elections 1860 1912: Winfield Scott Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography of Winfield Scott Hancock, Democratic candidate for president in 1880. Read about his career in the military, and discover his fate as candidate.
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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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Other

Kid Info: Biographies of the Presidents

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource page helps one become an expert about the Presidents of the United States by reading biographies and interesting and important facts about the Presidents of the United States.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Presidential Biographical Sketch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Each student will choose a former President of the United States to research and present to the class. Students will develop timelines based on biographical information found through search engines on the Internet as well as in books,...
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BBC

Bbc: A Short Biography of Alejandro Toledo

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of the presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo written in April 2001. Provides details also on his wife, Elaine Karp.
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Handout
Harp Week

The Presidential Elections 1860 1912: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of James A. Garfield covers his participation in the Civil War, terms in the House of Representatives, and tumultous time in the presidency, serving only four months before he was shot by a would-be assassin.
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Other

African Success: Biography of Thomas Yayi Boni

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical view of the president of Benin, Thomas Yayi Boni.
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Other

Chicago Tribune Presidential Portraits: Ronald Reagan [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative one-page article tells Reagan's religion, marriages, military service, term of office, vice president, highlights of his presidency, and several trivia facts about him.
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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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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Remember the Ladies: The First Ladies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides lesson plans that explore the First Ladies. Covers many aspects of the images and duties expected of the First Ladies. Provides numerous links to photos and other sites with extensive biographical information.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates: John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page discussing the life of Senator John Kerry. On this page, there are links to other parts of this biography.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of Ulysses S. Grant including information about his life before his presidency, detailed essays on various aspects of presidency, brief biographies of members of his cabinet, and copies of his presidential papers.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sally K. Ride, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space. She flew on two Space Shuttle Challenger missions. After the Challenger disaster in 1986, she served on the Presidential Commission investigating the accident, and...
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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Introducing President George W. Bush!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Interesting and easy-to-read biography on George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Written at the time of his first election as president.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Al Gore

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Al Gore, the 45th Vice President of the U.S. and the Democratic candidate for President in 2000. The article covers his early life, academic record, military career, early political career, vice presidency under Bill...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Francis S. Collins, m.d., ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical resource on Francis Collins who was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work in human genetics, decoding DNA, and his contributions to improving human health.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Frank M. Johnson, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Frank Johnson a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and champion of civil rights. Johnson was a lawyer and judge who began his career in the South, ultimately spending 44 years on the bench upholding the U.S. Constitution.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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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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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: President Barack Obama

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Activities and an easy to read biography on President Barack Obama for the elementary student. With printable activity pages; including cloze activities, synonym sheets, essay topics and more! Also includes links to information on the...
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George Washington University

The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project: Alfred M. Landon (1887 1987)

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting biography of Alf Landon, who ran for president against Franklin Roosevelt in 1936 even though he agreed with most of Roosevelt's positions and actions to pull the country out of the Great Depression. Read about his...
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The White House

The White House: Inside the White House: Decor and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents official portraits of all Presidents and First Ladies. Each portrait links to biographical information.
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Other

Earliest Voices: William Jennings Bryan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features historic voice recordings of William Jennings Bryan. There are recordings of many famous orations by him on various political topics, the most famous being his "Cross of Gold" speech. A biography and downloadable...