Curated OER
Executive Decisions
Students examine the reasons behind key presidential decisions throughout American history and, by debating the pros and cons of these decisions in retrospect, students consider how these decisions affect us still today.
Curated OER
President Internet Project
Students utilize search engines to locate information on one of the first five Presidents of the United States. Students utilize various technological skills that incorporate higher level thinking, analysis, and summarization. Students...
CNN
Cnn: Jimmy Carter vs. Ronald Reagan
Highlights of both debates between J. Carter and R. Reagan, including date, location, moderator, and format.
CNN
Cnn: Other Candidates, Other Voices
1996 Debate with a twist. Third party candidates that were excluded from debates have a chance to answer a select group of questions.
Other
Commision on Presidential Debates: Debate History
The pages in this section summarize available information on major historic political debates. Click on the buttons at the bottom to learn about debates that occurred in each respective year. It provides videos and transcripts of many...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Final Presidential Debate Dole vs. Clinton
A full transcript of the historical debate including an audio version and links into other viewpoints and opinions about the debate.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Dole vs. Clinton Presidential Debate
1996 transcript of presidential debate between Clinton and Dole. Scripts cover approximately 17 different areas including closing statements.
US National Archives
Nara: Clinton Gore Administration Accomplishments by Issue
This National Archives and Records Administration site describes the accomplishments Clinton and Gore achieved during their terms in office. A list on the side of the site allows the viewer to choose various issues.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Calvin Coolidge: Campaigns and Elections
"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.
BBC
Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In
The swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States is covered through photos, videos, his inaugural speech, and supplemental stories and views. [20 January 2009]
Other
The Second 1992 Presidential Debate
Bush, Clinton, and Perot answer questions and debate on a multitude of topics. Site includes a complete transcript of the event.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 3: The Presidential Oath of Office
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery subject, the...
CNN
Cnn: Presidential Debate History
History of the important role debates have played in presidential campaigns with links into image and audio content. Detailed information covers a wide spectrum on the history of debates.
CNN
Cnn: Perot Sues to Stop Presidential Debates
1996 article related to lawsuit filed by candidate Ross Perot, stating that debate rules were violated when he was barred from two debates.
CNN
Cnn: Dole vs. Clinton First Debate Transcript
First presidential debate between Clinton and Dole with moderator Jim Lehrer.
CNN
Cnn: Presidential Debate Scorecard 1
An interesting breakdown in several areas that demonstrate how the candidates are graded during the October 1996 debates.
CNN
Cnn: Presidential Debate Scorecard 2
An interesting breakdown in several areas of the second debate between Clinton and Dole in October 1996. The categories demonstrate how the candidates are graded during debates.
CNN
Cnn: 1960 Presidential Debate Highlights
Great site summarizing highlights of the four debates between Kennedy and Nixon. Also included are dates, location, and moderators of the events.
CNN
Cnn: George Bush vs. Michael Dukakis
Highlights of both debates between George Bush and Michael Dukakis, including date, location, moderator and format.
CNN
Cnn: Walter Mondale vs. Ronald Reagan
Highlights of both debates between Walter Mondale and Ronald Reagan, including date, location, moderator and format.
CNN
Cnn: Clinton vs. Dole: Let the Debates Begin
Time Magazine summarizes the presidential debate between Dole and Clinton while touching on their differences regarding campaign issues.
CNN
Cnn: Truth Was an Occasional Casualty in Sunday's Debate
CNN journalist takes a close look at the debate claims of each candidate during the Clinton vs. Dole debates.
CNN
Cnn: 1976 Presidential Debate Highlights
Highlights of the presidential debates between Carter and Ford including date, location and moderator.
CNN
Cnn: No Fireworks, No Flames
CNN coorespondent Morris Burrett critiques the debate outcome between Clinton and Bush and also analyzes comments from both candidates.