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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Presidential Election of 2000 and the War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the highly contested presidential election of 2000, George W. Bush Administration policies, and the changes brought about by the War on Terror.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The 2004 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the presidential contest between John Kerry and George W. Bush.
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University of California

Regional Oral History Office: 1992 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the presidential election of 1992 which included a strong third party candidate, H. Ross Perot. See what the issues were and find out why an incumbent was defeated. Included is a video clip of one of the presidential...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Election of 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in Electoral College history and the first to be decided by the Supreme Court. This source explains what happened on election night and the following month. Included are references for...
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Stanford University

Law and Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Standford Law School has compiled a list of court documents from numerous cases from the 2000 presidential election. Documents from the US Supreme Court as well as documents from Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, Illinois, and New...
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2000 won by Republican nominee, George W. Bush.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 2004 won by Republican candidate, George W. Bush.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1988

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1988 won by Republican candidate, George Bush.
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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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New York Times

New York Times: Campaign 2004: The Presidential Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page that contains an a slideshows of the 2004 presidential debates with analysis, video of the debates, and transcripts.
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Article
270 To Win

270towin: 1988 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1988 won by George H.W. Bush becoming the first incumbent Vice President of the United States to win a presidential election in 152 years.
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270 To Win

270towin: 2004 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2004 won by George W. Bush despite voting controversies and concerns of irregularities that emerged during and after the vote.
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270 To Win

270towin: 2000 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2000 won by George W. Bush despite the controversy over the awarding of Florida's 25 electoral votes and the unusual event of the winning candidate having...
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270 To Win

270towin: 1992 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1992 won by William J. Clinton who defeated incumbent President George H.W. Bush by a wide Electoral College margin.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive source for information on the stances on issues taken by the candidates in the 2004 Presidential election.
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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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270 To Win

270towin: 1924 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1924 won by Calvin Coolidge, the first presidential election in which all American Indians were citizens and thus allowed to vote.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1836 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1836 easily won by Martin Van Buren against four other candidates.
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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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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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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Election 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent and thorough website that explores the Election 2000. Includes information on the presidential race and election, as well as the races and elections for Congress and state governors. Also includes extensive coverage of the...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Disputed Election of 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Online summary of the dispute over the presidential election of 2000 and the outcome.
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CNN

Cnn: America Votes 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN's site on the 2004 elections provides up-to-date headlines on the race, profiles of the candidates, updated polls, the candidates' stance on various campaign issues, and much more.