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CNN

Cnn: An Icy Duke Edges Out Bush in a Taut Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN Time analyzes the outcome of the first of two debates between George Bush and Michael Dukakis.
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CNN

Cnn: Sights and Sounds Gallery the Main Event

For Students 9th - 10th
Audio and video coverage of the reigning champion Bill Clinton and challenger Bob Dole during presidential debates. Comprehensive site with candidates' views on many issues as well as a full debate transcript.
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BBC

Bbc News: Rwandan Ruling Party Wins Election

For Students 9th - 10th
The ruling party of Rwanda was elected in the first election since the 1994 genocide killings. Paul Kagame remains as president with a resounding victory. However, there are strong questions and concerns as to how democratic the election...
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National Cable Satellite Corporation

C Span: Election Guide: Candidates and Information

For Students 9th - 10th
C-SPAN provides profiles of the presidential candidates and their running mates. Also given are the candidates' position on various campaign issues. Content updates with each Presidential election.
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Other

Commission on Presidential Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
Don't miss out on this comprehensive presidential debate site. Check out information on debate history, presidential debates, an inside look at debating and more. This site also has a teacher's guide to hands on activities.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Past Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief Online NewsHour report highlights some of the classic, and not so classic moments in the history of televised presidential debates. A very interesting glimpse at past debates.
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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 Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: Campaign/election of 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
James A. Garfield was truly a dark horse candidate for the presidency. Read about the problems the Republicans had in settling on a candidate, and find out how close the election truly was when Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Factfile

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gain insight into the history behind January 20th becoming Inauguration Day for the United States.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inauguration Trivia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Uncover all types of U.S. Presidential Inauguration trivia at this site.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Having a Ball at the Inauguration

For Students 3rd - 8th
When was the first Inaugural Ball and how has the big event become what it is today? Here is the history from the first gala.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980:the Election of 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the pivotal election of 1968, which pitted Richard Nixon against Hubert Humphrey in a race shaped by backlash against the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.
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BBC

Bbc News: Us Elections

For Students 3rd - 8th
An excellent, easy to understand guide for learning about the election process and the job of the President in the context of the 2004 election.
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CNN

Cnn: Presidential Debates Sights & Sounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site complete with audio and video of the final debate as well as a complete transcript, photographs, and candidates' views on a variety of issues.
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Other

The Political Graveyard: Election of 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from The Political Graveyard just lists the electoral votes each candidate received in the 1892 election. Links to brief biographical listings about each candidate and elector.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Presidential Debates (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A lesson activity that has students investigating media coverage of presidential debates and discussing how viewers are influenced by things other than the issues being debated. Students will also explore techniques that can help viewers...