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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969 CE) was the allied commander of all European forces. AmericanPresident.org takes the reader through the exploration of President Eisenhower's distinguished career. Use this site to learn about the life of...
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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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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cape Verde: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about Cape Verde's stable democracy, the branches of government, political parties, and most recent elections. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: John Fitzgerald Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with lesson on John F. Kennedy, his life, political career and death. Site provides links to related audio and visual events.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on President Barack Obama including link to footage of his 2009 Inaugural Address.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical material on Ronald Reagan includes several speeches given during his lifetime.
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Other

Venezuela analysis.com: Speech by Hugo Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a speech by President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela at the opening of the G-15 Summit on March 1, 2004. It is a good example of Chavez's political views.
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Other

International Activities: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a summary of the U.S. foreign relations with Nicaragua during Carter's presidency. Focuses mainly on the U.S.'s monitoring of elections.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. The biography contains a picture as well as a link to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies' Gallery

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here from The White House you can find out about all of the wives of the presidents. Read about their early years, to their lives as wives of a president, and on to their later lives.
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BBC

Bbc: Key Afghan Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides brief profiles of the key figures in determining Afghanistan's political future. (20 November 2008)
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US Senate

United States Senate: Presidential Succession

For Students 9th - 10th
Article which discusses the controversies of the establishment of the Presidential Succession Act of 1792. Contains links to related historical information.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Making of a President

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the process artists used to create a sculpture of George Washington. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Making of a President

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about methods various types of artists used in order to determine what George Washington must have looked like. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
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Read Works

Read Works: Dear Mr. President

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses different letters to the President in different historical contexts. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary...
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Read Works

Read Works: Presidents Come Alive

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about modern technology helping students to learn more about some of America's most notable presidents. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and...
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Read Works

Read Works: Presidents Come Alive

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about wax statues of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Our President Lives in the White House

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the White House in Washington, D. C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Hello, Mr. President

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about President Barack Obama. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Rutherford Birchard Hayes

For Students 3rd - 8th
There was a controversy surrounding the presidential election of Rutherford B. Hayes. The Library of Congress has facts and photographs to explain.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Guiteau Shot President Garfield

For Students 3rd - 8th
President James Garfield was shot, but it wasn't the bullet that killed him. Go to this Library of Congress to get more facts.
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Other

Embassy of Iceland: Government and Public Services

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, which is provided for by the Embassy of Iceland, briefly describes the government of Iceland including the president and legislative body.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: What Does the President Do?: Activity 2

For Students K - 1st
Follow the president of the United States as he signs laws, meets with foreign leaders, and leads our armed forces in this audio article for young students.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: Presidential Power to Use Troops

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth analysis of the use of presidential power to send troops abroad without consent of Congress.