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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: u.s. Presidents and Inaugurations

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of images from Smithsonian Libraries celebrates U.S. Presidents while providing a glimpse of the presidencies and inaugurations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Fireside Chat 18: On the Greer Incident

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt addresses the nation with his traditional Fireside Chat on September 11, 1941 with unfortunate news of the U.S. destroyer Greer in the north Atlantic Ocean. Listen to a voice recording of the speech...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Harry S. Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the presidency of Harry S. Truman (1884-1972 CE) as the 33rd President of the United States. AmericanPresident.org takes us through his early life as a Midwest farmer to his death.
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Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents Martin Van Buren

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about U.S. President Martin Van Buren. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Remembering the u.s. Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Video, with accompanying lyrics, features a quick mnemonic device for remembering the order of the U.S. presidents and how many terms each president served. Includes quick reference guide to the first ten presidents. [2:06]
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Presidential Recording Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource for those interested in the history of the American presidency. Presented here are the digital sound files and summaries of taped recordings from six U.S. Presidents including the controversial Nixon tapes.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Presidential $1 Coins

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Mint site provides some interesting information about the coinage of U.S. Presidents on our currency.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
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Other

Google Maps Mashups: u.s. History: u.s. Presidents and Their Spouses

For Students 9th - 10th
A visual of where the U.S. Presidents spouses are originally from.
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Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Who Is That? (u.s. Presidents, Scientists & Mathematicians)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fun game in which players use clues to identify important figures in history (either U.S. presidents or famous scientists and mathematicians).
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Addresses of u.s. Presidents

For Students 3rd - 8th
From George Washington to George W. Bush, find the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents in this complete file.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lyndon Baines Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life and times of Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908-1973 CE)through AmericanPresident.org. Find out about the 36th president and his accomplishments during his presidency. He was a teacher early in his career.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Calvin Coolidge: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
"Silent Cal", Calvin Coolidge, was the 30th President of the United States. This article briefly examines the campaign and election that saw Coolidge, win in 1924, by 54 percent of the vote.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865 1923)

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical reference source detailing the life and presidency of Warren G. Harding. Delves into his politics, his campaigns and elections, and his personal life.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of Ulysses S. Grant including information about his life before his presidency, detailed essays on various aspects of presidency, brief biographies of members of his cabinet, and copies of his presidential papers.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Gerald R. Ford: Oath of the u.s. Presidency Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the swearing in of Gelald R. Ford as President of the United States on August 9, 1974, after President Nixon resigned. After taking the oath of office, Ford speaks to the country. Offered in mp3 audio and in text.
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Library of Congress

Loc: u.s. Presidents, First Ladies, Vice Presidents: Selected Images

For Students 9th - 10th
This chronological archive presents photographs of American presidents. Also includes images of first ladies and vice presidents.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: 2008 Election: Which Candidate Would Make the Best u.s. President?

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived Material. Who are the 2008 presidential candidates and what are their views on today's most important issues? This site offers a comprehensive overview of the question "Which candidate would make the best President?" The topic...
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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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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Leadership: u.s. History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson and activity looks at leadership in U.S. history focussing on presidents, past and present, to determine what makes a good leader. Questions for discussion and class activity guidelines included.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Statement on Kosovo (March 24, 1999)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the speech given by President Bill Clinton in which he explains to the American public why he ordered the U.S. Armed Forces to join NATO in protecting Kosovo from the brutality of the Serbian troops. He gives the background behind...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Calvin Coolidge

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the steps to John Calvin Coolidge's (1872-1933 CE) successes and defeats. Explore AmericanPresident.org for biographical information on President Coolidge.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Martin Van Buren: 8th President of the Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
Site containing links to the text of four State of the Union Addresses (1837-1840) and one Inaugural Address (1837) of Martin van Buren, U.S. president from 1837 to 1841.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a detailed biography on Herbert Hoover. From the left-hand toolbar, select information on his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency....

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