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American Public Media

American Radio Works: Campaign '68

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look back at the historic presidential election of 1968 when the election of Richard Nixon ended the dominance of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party took over. Read about the key players in the campaign, see what the...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Clark Hoover: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion and details of Herbert Hoover's campaigns and the elections of 1928 and 1932.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Presidential Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Online NewsHour provides current election news on the 2008 presidential race with biographical information on Democratic candidate Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain, and Third Party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar....
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Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1904 Roosevelt v. Parker

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines Theodore Roosevelt's role as chief executive after President McKinley's assassination in 1901, his policies during that time, his campaign to win the Republican nomination for the presidential election, the Democratic...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Meet the 2016 Presidential Candidates: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will get to know the candidates running for president and where they stand on important issues. They will create a flow chart documenting the steps a candidate must take to be elected. Then they will conduct...
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Vassar College

Vassar College: 1896: The Democratic Party

For Students 9th - 10th
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Calvin Coolidge: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
"Silent Cal", Calvin Coolidge, was the 30th President of the United States. This article briefly examines the campaign and election that saw Coolidge, win in 1924, by 54 percent of the vote.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Campaign of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how the youngest person ever rose to the highest office in the land through this summary of JKF's 1960 campaign. Watch videos from the national convention, major speeches, and clips from the infamous debate with Richard Nixon.
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1964 Johnson vs. Goldwater

For Students 9th - 10th
"Vote for President Johnson on November 3. The Stakes Are Too High for You to Stay at Home"."In Your Heart You Know He's Right". View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1964election. Includes video clips, information about...
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1968 Nixon vs. Humphrey vs. Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1968 election that included the slogans "Vote Like Your Whole World Depended on It" and "Humphrey-Muskie, Two You Can Trust". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 2000 Bush vs. Gore

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in American history. View presidential campaign advertisement that included the slogans "A Fresh Start" and "Prosperity for America's Families". Features video clips, information about the...
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Article
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Johnson 1964 Campaign & Election

For Students 9th - 10th
AmericanPresident offers a comprehensive overview of the 1964 campaign and election of Lyndon Baines Johnson. Content includes a focus on the separate campaigns waged by Johnson and his challenger, Barry Goldwater.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Campaign of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
John F. Kennedy would be elected in November, 1960, as the youngest president ever voted into office. Here read about the Democratic convention, the debates between Kennedy and Richard Nixon, and find out about the issues of the...
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1952 Eisenhower vs. Stevenson

For Students 9th - 10th
"It's Time for a Change"."You Never Had It So Good". View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1952election. Includes video clips, information about thecandidates, and election results.
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1960 Kennedy vs. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1960 election with the slogans "Kennedy: Leadership for the '60s" and "Nixon-Lodge: They Understand What Peace Demands". Includes video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1980 Reagan vs. Carter vs. Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
"Are you better off today than you were four years ago?"View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1980electionthat included the slogans"The Time Is Now for Strong Leadership" and "Re-Elect President Carter on November 4"....
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1984 Reagan vs. Mondale

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1984 election that included the slogans "America Is Back" and "Fighting for Your Future". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1988 Bush vs. Dukakis

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1988 election that included the slogans "Experienced Leadership for America's Future" and "The Best America Is Yet to Come". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1992 Clinton vs. Bush vs. Perot

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1992 election that included the slogans "For People, For a Change" and "Commander-in-Chief". Includes video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1996 Clinton vs. Dole

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1996 election that included the slogans "Building a Bridge to the 21st Century" and A Better Man for a Better America". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 2004 Bush vs. Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 2004 election that included the slogans "Steady Leadership in Times of Change" and "Stronger at Home, Respected in the World". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 2008 Obama vs. Mc Cain

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 2008 election that included the slogans "Change We Can Believe In" and "Country First". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 2012 Obama vs. Romney

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 2012 election. Features video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
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Other

Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, 2016, contains news, speeches, events and issues related to Hillary Clinton and her bid for president.