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Analyzing a Letter About Ford Pardoning Nixon

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Out of the mouth of babes ... often times comes gems. The activity uses a letter written by a third-grader in 1974 regarding President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon. Scholars analyze the letter, complete a worksheet, and participate in group discussion to understand how the document gives clues to the past. 

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Concepts
american history, america, the united states, richard nixon, the presidency of richard nixon, presidential roles and powers, united states presidents, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources
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Instructional Ideas
  • End the activity with an explanation as to why President Ford pardoned Richard Nixon to help learners understand the document
  • Take a group vote to gauge if pupils would have pardoned Nixon 
Classroom Considerations
  • A portion of the activity is completed online 
Pros
  • Resource is great for remote learning 
  • The activity uses primary sources to enhance understanding
Cons
  • None