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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview and analysis of President Clinton's impeachment trial. Includes information about the participants and how they voted, links to transcripts of the hearings, interviews with political analysts and politicians, and a...
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Other

Dead Presidents: Andrew Johnson's Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
Read online Andrew Johnson's obituary as published in the New York Times on August 1, 1875. Covers his personal and political life, as well as the events leading up to his impeachment trial.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Barbara Jordan: Statement on the Articles of Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This is text and audio of Barbara Jordan's statement on the Articles of Impeachment delivered on July 25, 1974, at the House Judiciary Committee meeting discussing the Impeachment of President Nixon for his involvement in Watergate.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Impeachment

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read a brief synopsis of the process of impeachment and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Andrew Johnson Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in 1868.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Salmon P. Chase, Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Education at Harp week.com: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Simulation Game

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation game of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, along with a wealth of material from articles and editorials published in Harper's Weekly at the time of the trial. The number of charges against him is...
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CNN

Cnn: Brazil's Senate Ousts Dilma Rousseff in Impeachment Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
Weeks following the Rio Olympics and a few months after being suspended, Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff is found guilty of breaking budgetary laws and officially removed from office permanently. Get the full story. [2:26]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Bill Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
The presidency of Bil Clinton was marked by great success and also a scandal leading to impeachment. Understand the logistics of his presidency by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at Andrew Johnson and his administration. Includes a biography, information on his cabinet, and most importantly, an essay on the impact and legacy of his presidency. Don't miss reading this.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Us Governors Who Were Impeached and Convicted

For Students 9th - 10th
Of the three U.S. presidents who were impeached -- Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump -- none were ever convicted or removed from office. But when it comes to governors, the history of impeachment is quite different. There...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Impeachment Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Alex Gendler details the process of impeachment.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Richard Milhous Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Richard Nixon (1913-1994 CE) served as the 37th President of the United States. AmericanPresident.org tracks the course of his turbulent political career.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Richard Nixon's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A President Impeached

For Students 5th - 8th
The Radical Republicans in Congress did not approve of President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart their plans for Reconstruction. See what charges they used to impeach Johnson and find out why he was not removed from office.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about Article II of the Constitution, which focuses on impeachment.
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University of California

History Project: Political Issues Behind the Trial of President Andrew Johnson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
High school lesson provides the background for the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson over the conflict between Congress and the President over Reconstruction of the South. Students are to use sections from 15 primary source...
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The History Place

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place is an excellent site to research President Clinton's Impeachment. A brief biography of Clinton, events leading up to the impeachment, articles of impeachment, and the consequences.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a detailed look at the life of Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth president of the United States.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial Chief Justice Rehnquist

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of William Rehnquist, one of the Supreme Court Chief Justices observing the U.S. Senate trial of President Clinton.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jefferson Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the office of the 42nd President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org effectively presents the life of William Jefferson Clinton.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: President Ford Pardons Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
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Digital History

Digital History: President Johnson Impeached [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
No love was lost between the Congress' trying to pass Reconstruction plans and President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart those plans. Read a short biography of Andrew Johnson to get an idea of the man. Follow the timeline of...

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