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Unit Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1952 Eisenhower vs. Stevenson

For Students 9th - 10th
"It's Time for a Change"."You Never Had It So Good". View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1952election. Includes video clips, information about thecandidates, and election results.
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Lesson Plan
Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: The Living Room Candidate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Campaign ads changed the course of presidential elections when introduced in 1952. By examining ads from the elections of 1952 and 1988, students will understand the historical issues specific to that time period and themes common to...
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University of Virginia

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

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad look at the Truman presidency domestically including the labor problems he encountered, his Fair Deal, the instransigence of the Republican Party, and McCarthyism.
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Harry S. Truman: Decisive President

For Students 9th - 10th
A New York Times obituary of Harry S. Truman, which outlines his life as a Senator, Vice-President, and President. Read about his domestic and foreign policy decisions.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1952 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1952 won by Dwight D. Eisenhower in a landslide, ending 20 consecutive years of Democratic control of the White House.