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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Congress site from the Biographical Directory contains a brief summary of the life of Richard Nixon complete with a picture.
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Vassar College

Vassar College: President Nixon's Speech on Cambodia

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the speech made by President Richard Nixon on April 30, 1970 announcing attacks on the Cambodian-Vietnamese border.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
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Handout
National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Pat Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Pat Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Richard Nixon and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Richard Nixon: First

For Students 9th - 10th
Review a transcript of Richard Nixon's first inaugural address given on January 20, 1969.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Richard M. Nixon: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the foreign policy of the Nixon administration with a focus on China, the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the U.S.S.R., and Vietnam.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nixon's China Game

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains articles about the people who were involved in the China-United States relations in the 70s. It has a biographical sketch on Nixon, and discusses his trip to China in 1972.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Nixon Tapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of Margaret Warner's interview with Stanley Kutler on his book, Abuse of Power, detailing the sections of the Nixon tapes which show the President's misuse of constitutional power, resulting in his impeachment. Insights into...
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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: 1972 Nixon vs. Mc Govern

For Students 9th - 10th
"President Nixon. Now More Than Ever"."McGovern. Democrat. For the People". This online exhibition features presidential television campaign commercials from the 1972 election. Includes video clips, information about thecandidates, and...
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Article
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most controversial presidents since Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, learn more than just the basic facts in this article about Richard M. Nixon's presidency.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Resignation Address to the Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [5:08] of President Nixon's resignation address to the nation on August 8, 1974.
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Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Cambodian Incursion Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio. and video [21:54] of President Nixon's speech explaining the conditions in Vietnam and the need to remove the enemy sanctuaries along the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. It was delivered on April 30, 1970, from...
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George Mason University

George Mason University: Nixon's "Silent Majority" Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Nixon's November 3, 1969, "Silent Majority" speech can be found here. Following it is a brief explanation of the effects it had.
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Website
Other

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Energy Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine if gas stations were closed on weekends and you could only buy gas on even or odd days depending on your license plate number. This was the crisis the country faced in 1973 due to an oil crisis in the Middle East. Understand...
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Nixon's Vietnam Treachery

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article describes how Richard Nixon jeopardized Lyndon B. Johnson's Vietnam peace initiative in 1968 in order to win the presidential election that year. This information is based on documents...
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Website
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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Website
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Becoming Free Webisode 16

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.
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Other

Commission on Presidential Debates: 1960 Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
View the transcripts to the four presidential debates of the 1960 election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Richard Nixon.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Richard Milhous Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains links to Nixon's Inaugural Addresses, Vietnamization Speech, Resignation Speech, State of the Union Addresses and a speech on foreign policy.
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Other

Potus: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Richard M. Nixon and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the accomplishments and defeats of President Richard M. Nixon's administration.

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