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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: Us Mission to Nato by Secretary Albright

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents former Secretary Madeleine Albright's speech on the United States mission to NATO.
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Other

Us Department of Labor: Jshq: Remembering Frances Perkins

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor under Franklin Roosevelt, from the Job Safety and Health Quarterly. A good description of her tireless work in improving working conditions in the United States. (Published Fall 2002)
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Other

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Limited Partnership Information

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete checklist of the requirements for forming a partnership in the state of Massachusetts.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has John Quincy Adams' biography detailing his early career, his work as Secretary of State, and his presidency. There is an image gallery and video clips.
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Other

Wyoming: 2000 Election Information

For Students 9th - 10th
General election information and results from the office of the secretary of state of Wyoming.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: u.s. Adds More Sanctions Against Iran for Human Rights Abuses

For Students 9th - 10th
A CNN report that the American government increased sanctions against the Iranian government based on increased evidence of repression and human rights abuses (September 29, 2010). Includes video speech by Secretary of State Hillary...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Economic Imperialism in East Asia

For Students 11th - 12th
As America's economic prowess grew, it was able to harness this power to expand its imperialistic arm into China. This mutually beneficial relationship lasted until after World War II when China became a communist country.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Turner, Mahan, and Roots of Empire

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the development of American foreign policy in the latter part of the 1800s, and what Frederick Jackson Turner and Alfred Thayer Mahan did to further American imperialistic interests.
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Other

Amdocs: First Open Door Note, by John Hay

For Students 9th - 10th
A diplomatic note sent to the U.S. ambassador to Germany from John Hay, Secretary of State, giving a brief outline of the U.S. concept of the Open Door policy for China.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Timothy Pickering

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a nice portrait of Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering. Biographical information is also included, which discusses Pickering's many political achievements.
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Other

Gen. Henry Dearborn, m.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
A General in the War of 1812 on the American side, he fought under the General William Hull. This web page looks at his career as the United States Army medical doctor, as well as his pre and post war accomplishments.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Reaching to Asia

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about American entrance into the spheres of influence in Asia beginning as early as Commadore Perry and his opening of Japan. Find out about American policy in China, Theodore Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize, and U.S. relations with...
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Website
Other

The Oas and the Inter American System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site on the The OAS and the Inter-American System provides history, key dates, original and current member states, past and present secretaries general, and more.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Maxwell Evarts

For Students 9th - 10th
William Maxwell Evarts (February 6, 1818 - February 28, 1901) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as US Secretary of State, US Attorney General and US Senator from New York.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Maxwell Evarts

For Students 9th - 10th
(1818-1901) US Secretary of State, US Attorney General and Senator from New York.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Clay, the famous American statesman and orator. He ran for president unsuccessfully several times. Speaker of the House of Representatives, US Secretary of State, Senator from Kentucky.
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Handout
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Madeleine Korbel Albright

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief and flattering biography of Madeliene Albright provided by the National Women's Hall of Fame. Picture included.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Henry Clay. He was the American statesman and orator. He ran for president several times but was unsuccessful. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary of State, Representative, , US Senator from Kentucky.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James G. Blaine

For Students 9th - 10th
(1830-1893) US representative, Speaker of the House of Representatives, senator from Maine, and secretary of state.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Hamilton's Financial Plan

For Students 5th - 8th
George Washington tasked Alexander Hamilton as the man to clean up the economic mess of the new republic. Read about his ideas, what they were unpopular at the time, but were really very forward thinking.