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American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
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American History: Presidents: George Washington
Read George Washington's two inaugural speeches and his Annual Messages which give an interesting review of the beginning of the new United States. Included are links to some other writings of Washington and an 1808 biography.
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American History: Presidents: The Letters of Thomas Jefferson
An enormous collection of the original text of the personal letters written by Thomas Jefferson between 1743 and 1826 to many influential political leaders and friends.
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American History: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
Included here are Thomas Jefferson's two inaugural addresses and his State of the Nation speeches. You can follow Jefferson's increased distress concerning the young nation's treatment by European nations. Fascinating reading.
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American History: Biographies:andrew Jackson Altrocious Saint in Bewildering Era
Here, read a summary of the life and career of Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S. President. Part of a larger site about Andrew Jackson's presidency.
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American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar
This site contains an index of several articles pertaining to Andrew Jackson and his dealings with the Second Bank of the United States and his fiscal policies.
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American History: Presidents: James Madison
Included are James Madison's two inaugural addresses, his State of the Nation speeches, as well as other writings related to the Constitution. Of particular interest is his speech of 1812.
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American History: Biographies: Salmon P. Chase, Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Essay describing the attempts of Salmon Chase, the Supreme Court Chief Justice, to ensure that President Andrew Johnson received fair treatment at his impeachment trial in 1868.
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American History: Biographies: John Locke
The University of Groningen provides information about the 17th century British liberal philosopher. Includes concise biographical information and a link to the text of "A Letter Concerning Toleration." Read about what part of his...
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American History: Documents: Monroe Doctrine 1823
The University of Groningen provides the speech given by President Monroe to the Congress in 1823 in which he advocated the doctrine of noninterference in Europe and nonintervention by Europe in American affairs.
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American History: Presidents: John Quincy Adams
Read the inaugural address of John Quincy Adams and his subsequent State of the Nation speeches.
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American History: Presidents: Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address (1977)
This resrouce gives the text of Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address in 1977.
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American History: Presidents: James Earl Carter: State of the Union 1981
The full text of the State of the Union Address which was delivered in 1981 by former President Jimmy Carter .
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American History: Documents: The Anti Federalist Papers
This resource presents a user-friendly index of the Anti-federalist papers, leaflets and discussions in the Constitutional Congress. These items demonstrate how the Anti-Federalists saw the constitution as a threat to rights and...
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American History: Documents: The Virginia Resolution of 1798
This resource presents the full text of the Virginia Resolution of 1798, in which the General Assembly of the State of Virginia protests the enactment of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798.
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American History: Essays: Western Migration Towards the Interior
This resource provides an essay discussing the migration of American colonists into the Ohio River Valley and the impact on the Native Americans living in the area.
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American History: Presidents: James Monroe (1758 1831)
This resource provides texts to James Monroe's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses. The Monroe Doctrine text is from his 7th annual address to Congress. Links are provided for each of the other presidents, as well.
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American History: Documents: The Marshall Cases:cherokee Nation v. Georgia
This resource presents the text of John Marshall's majority opinion in the Supreme Court case, Cherokee Nation v. Georgia.
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American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
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American History: Biographies: John Marshall (1755 1835)
Read an in-depth biography on former Chief Justice, John Marshall. Topics in the biography include his early life, his life during the Revolutionary War, and his term as Chief Justice. Also includes information about major cases in which...
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American History: Documents: Maryland Toleration Act 1649
The text of a 1649 colonial act concerning religion in Maryland. Describes punishment of any who reject Christian teaching.
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American History: Documents: Pitt on the Stamp Act
The original text of British Prime Minister William Pitt's actual speech to Parliament describing his disapproval of the Stamp Act and why he felt it should be repealed.
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American History: Biographies: President John Adams
Detailed biography of John Adams' life prior to the American Revolution, beginning with his childhood with sections on all the important periods of his life. Site also includes texts of the inaugural address, state of the union addresses...
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American History: Presidents: State of Union 1965
Here one finds President Johnson's address to the nation in which he lays out his legislative priorities and his assessment of foreign affairs the early part of his administration.