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BBC

Bbc: Najaf Militants Surrender Shrine

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04
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Other

Vanderbilt University: Television News Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This archive from Vanderbilt University contains an "extensive and complete" collection of television news broadcasts. "The collection holds more than 30,000 individual network evening news broadcasts from the major U.S. national...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Suicide Bombers

For Students 9th - 10th
In this April, 2007 news segment from PBS, analysts try to explain why suicide bombers are willing to give up their lives for their cause.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: The Road to Abu Ghraib [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on prison abuse that occurred at the Abu Ghraib prison while under American control in late 2003.
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Global Progress Report 2007 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A Global Progress Report giving the current state of the world 2006-2007.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Colin Luther Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Colin Powell, the first African American to serve as Secretary of State, nominated by George W. Bush. Mr. Powell served 4 years in that role which proved to be both influential and controversial.
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BBC

Bbc News: Saddam Mocks Accusers in Court

For Students 9th - 10th
A British account of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004 to face charges that he gassed Kurds and committed other crimes.
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CNN

Cnn: Reactions of an American Journalist

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by a CNN reporter on her reactions to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004.
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NBC

Msnbc: 8 u.s. Troops Charged With Murder

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the charges against the eight men and tells where they are currently being held. Analyzes what could possibly happen to them if they are convicted. (June 2006)
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Toward a New Millennium

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the United States and the world on the cusp of the 21st century.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Howard Zinn

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Howard Zinn, an American historian and social activist born Aug. 24, 1922, Brooklyn, N.Y. .
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Curated OER

Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D Wv)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from NPR explores the faulty information and the possibility the case for war was based on invalid information. As part of President Bush's case for war with Iraq, he cited sources indicating that Iraq was attempting to...
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Curated OER

A Mural Adorns a Playroom at Fort Hood's Gold Star Family Support Center.

For Students 9th - 10th
Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas, has strong ties to the Iraq war. This "All Things Considered" report explores those ties and how the Iraq conflict has deeply affected the school community.
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Bin Laden & Al Qaeda

For Students 9th - 10th
Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March, 2004, report. Also find links to interactive resources, video, and other news articles.
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Iraqi President Saddam Hussein

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive source of information about the war in Iraq from CBS News. Interactive resources, maps, news articles, photos, and videos on this topic can be found.
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Iraqis in the Streets of Najaf

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04
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Ayatollah Ali Sistani (L) and Moqtada Sadr

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04

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