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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: Living Room Candidate (Campaign Ads)

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition of presidential campaign ads, 1952-2008, organized by election year, theme, and political issue. Audio/video presentations of ads can be viewed alongside written transcripts, making Living Room Candidate particularly...
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Article
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: Campaign/election of 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
James A. Garfield was truly a dark horse candidate for the presidency. Read about the problems the Republicans had in settling on a candidate, and find out how close the election truly was when Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion and details of Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaigns and elections of 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Tyler

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of John Tyler's presidency with links to his life, campaigns, and individual essays on aspects of his presidency.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election for President and Vice Presiden

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent explanation of the primary nomination process of presidential candidates.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the life and administraton of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: 2008 Election: Which Candidate Would Make the Best u.s. President?

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived Material. Who are the 2008 presidential candidates and what are their views on today's most important issues? This site offers a comprehensive overview of the question "Which candidate would make the best President?" The topic...
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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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Library of Congress

Loc: Guide to Law Online: Election Law

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of online resources about election law.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the subdued campaign and election of 1888 where the Republicans took control of the presidency, House of Represenatives, and Senate. Find out how Benjamin Harrison was selected as the Republican presidential candidate.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John F. Kennedy: Campaign and Election of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at John F. Kennedy and the campaign and election of 1960.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Mc Kinley: The Campaign and Election of 1896

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the campaign of 1896 in which William McKinley represented the Republican Party and William Jennings Bryan the Democratic Party. One big issue was the contrast between the use of the gold standard as opppsed to free silver.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Zachary Taylor: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article from the Miller Center's site on Zachary Taylor, you can find a description of the election of 1848 and Taylor's decision to run as a Whig.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft: Campaign and Election of 1908

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the presidential candidates from the Republican, Democratic, and Socialist parties in the election of 1908. See the party platforms and the reasons Taft won the election.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson: Campaigns and Electiions

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article to the Campaign and Election of 1832. Find out who ran against Andrew Jackson and what political parties were involved.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the election of 1836 where Martin van Buren won the election and continued the strength of the Democratic Party.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to the election of 1840 to find information about the candidates, platforms, and results. From the Miller Center of Public Affairs.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Pierce: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of the political conventions which had trouble choosing a candidate, and the lack of campaigning for president in the election of 1852. From the Miller Center.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Election of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the campaign and election of 1960 in which the Democratic candidate, Senator John F. Kennedy, ran against the Repbulican candidate, Vice-President Richard M. Nixon. Find out about the issues, the famous debates, and Kennedy's...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Election of 1864

For Students 5th - 8th
The route to victory for Abraham Lincoln was not assured during his campaign for reelection in 1864. Read about how the course of the war was affecting his popularity, and find out about the Democratic opposition to his policies. Find a...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: American Franchise

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting explanation of the make-up of voters in the election of 1880. The country was evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. Find out about the policies of each during the 1870s and 1880s.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford (1913 2006)

For Students 9th - 10th
Full coverage on Ford and the years of his administration. Find biographical facts, selected speeches (video and transcript), members of his cabinet, and special Miller Center presentations. Helpful essays on Gerald Ford's life,...