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FOX News

Fox News: Bush Taps Alito for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
With much controversy surrounding his pick, President George W. Bush chooses Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court. Along with this November, 2005, article, are links to photos, videos, and other resources.
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BBC

Bbc: Bush Names Supreme Court Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this July 2005 article, the BBC discusses President George W. Bush's choice to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. The article does a nice job of explaining some aspects of the Supreme Court such as length of term, ideology, etc.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from November, 2005, discusses the nomination of Samuel Alito for Supreme Court Justice. His ideology, judicial record, and the controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's nomination of Alito are all discussed.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from July, 2005, detailing President George W. Bush's choice to fill William Rehnquist's seat on the Supreme Court.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Roberts as Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, news article, President George W. Bush changes his plans after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist and nominates John Roberts for Chief Justice.
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FOX News

Fox News: Bush Picks Roberts for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2005, article discussing President Bush's choice of John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. Find photos, video, related stories, links, and other resources on this very thorough news site.
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NBC

Nbc News: Samuel Alito Nomination Remarks

For Students 9th - 10th
Samuel Alito's remarks after being nominated by President George W. Bush as the replacement for Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts

For Students 9th - 10th
This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Related resources such as articles, an explanation of the confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.
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270 To Win

270towin: 2000 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 2000 won by George W. Bush despite the controversy over the awarding of Florida's 25 electoral votes and the unusual event of the winning candidate having...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Herblock's Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
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Curated OER

President Bush Said His Nominee, u.s. Court of Appeals Judge John G. Roberts Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush tapped Judge John Roberts as his nominee to replace William Rehnquist on the U.S. Supreme Court. Article is from July, 2005.
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NBC

Nbc News: Bush's High Court Pick Likely in for a Fight

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed article from October, 2005 forecasting the difficult road to nomination that Samuel Alito will face in the Senate.
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Other

Abc News: Who Is John G Roberts, Jr.?

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical expose of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts is the focus of this article from July, 2005.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Al Gore

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Al Gore, the 45th Vice President of the U.S. and the Democratic candidate for President in 2000. The article covers his early life, academic record, military career, early political career, vice presidency under Bill...
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abcteach

Abcteach: People

For Teachers 1st - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: John Roberts' First Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A very telling report of Chief Justice John Roberts' first day in the Supreme Court. Transcript, audio, and video are available of this interesting report.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
From September, 2005, audio, video, and a transcript of a report on the confirmation of John Roberts. This is also linked to NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation."
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The John Roberts Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
Brilliant site that contains a plethora of resources related to John Roberts, the confirmation process, and Supreme Court. Find video and audio of his confirmation. Other resources include a biography and lesson plans.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: John Roberts

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote on Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court. (2005)
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: Samuel Alito

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote for Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. (2006)
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FOX News

Fox News: Roberts: 'I Have No Agenda'

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy news report leading up to the Senate confirmation hearings for Chief Justice John Roberts in September, 2005. Article focuses on what to expect in the hearings. Also find photos, video, and links to other resources.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Q&a: John Roberts to the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Background of John Roberts is given in a Q&A format. Roberts' biography, possible impact on court, stance on issues, and more. Article is from July, 2005.
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CNN

Cnn: Supreme Court Enters Roberts Era

For Students 9th - 10th
October, 2005, story on Chief Justice John Robert's first day on the Supreme Court.
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CNN

Cnn: Roberts Sworn in as Chief Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
John Roberts becomes Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in September, 2005. This article reports on the ceremony. Find other Supreme Court related links on this site.