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Library of Congress

Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Online Course
Science Museum, London

Making the Modern World: War, Literature, and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a content-rich interactive site which guides you through the literature of war. Access the history of war literature to take you to a timeline, study authors' writings about war, learn about metaphorical language, and put into...
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Handout
Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (Inf)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to the control of weapons of mass destruction highlighting the INF Treaty. Provides detailed provisions of the treaty, a timetable, and a copy of the actual text.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: A New World Order

For Students 9th - 10th
Page featuring information on a changing order both at home and abroad during the 1980s. Several links to primary source material, glossary and questions for student discussion.
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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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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 9: Modern Times

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...
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Handout
Other

United States Courts: Facts and Case Summary Texas v. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts and case summary for Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989). Flag burning constitutes symbolic speech that is protected by the First Amendment.
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Handout
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Lynch v. Donnelly (1984)

For Students 9th - 10th
The city of Pawtucket, R. I., annually erects a Christmas display in a park owned by a nonprofit organization and located in the heart of the city's shopping district. The display includes, in addition to such objects as a Santa Claus...
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Handout
Other

Justia: Lynch v. Donnelly

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Lynch v. Donnelly Supreme Court case.
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Handout
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Texas v. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution eLesson focuses on a case involving expressive conduct, and what is for many a deeply cherished symbol of America, the U.S. flag. In a closely divided (5-4) ruling, the Supreme Court...
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Addison Baker Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography on James Baker, who has held many prominent roles within the U.S. Government, including Secretary of Treasury, White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The u.s. Role in the World (1970'S Into the 21st Century)

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.
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Article
AdLit

Ad lit.org: October Is Learning Disabilities Month

For Teachers 9th - 10th
October was designated LD Month in 1985 through a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. Each year the celebration is used to educate the public about learning disabilities.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Printer of Udell's by Harold Bell Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of "The Printer of Udell's" by Harold Bell Wright. Wright was a minister before an author and this work contains strong Christian themes. Ronald Reagan was said to be inspired by this novel.
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Activity
Other

Idea House: Clinton Administration Challenges Vertical Mergers

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from 1999 defining "vertical merger" which explains the difference between Clinton's treatment of such mergers as compared to George H.S. Bush and Ronald Reagan in their administrations.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear" Presidential Inauguration

For Students 6th - 8th
This interactive site looks at presidential inaugurations from the first, George Washington to the present. Primary documents are included.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Iran Contra Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Wikipedia gives a concise overview of the Iran-Contra affair. It discusses what the Iran-Contra affair was, along with the people, controversy, and outcomes associated with it.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The New Right

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the backlash against the freewheeling '60s and '70s with the growth of the New Right, a coalition of big business leaders, Christian Right, and even radical hatred groups.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Sandra Day O'connor

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor.
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Unit Plan
The History Place

The History Place: Great Speeches Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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Website
American Movie Classics Company

The Film Site: Kings Row, 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the film, Kings Row.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 9: 1980-present.
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Activity
Other

Budget Descriptions

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of legislation that has been passed towards reducing the debt. There is an explanation of each.

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