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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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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Candidate John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an interesting biography on John Kerry, the likely Democratic candidate for President, then find out the latest news on him.
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CNN

Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the 43rd President of the United States through his inaugural celebration. This entertaining website narrates the events of George W. Bush's inauguration as well as providing learning games, interesting historical facts, and the...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Electoral College and how we use this system to elect the President of the U.S. Features links to much more information on the election.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Candidates at the Convention

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find out about the ins and outs of how Presidential candidates are chosen at the National Conventions every four years.
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BBC

Bbc News: Mali Votes for New President 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the 2002 democratic election in Mali. As the current president steps down, there are 24 candidates running with two in the forefront. Foreign observers are overseeing the ballot elections. (April 28, 2002)
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: Election of the President

For Students 3rd - 5th
Choosing presidential candidates in the United States involves a multi-step process that can take two years. Find out how the process works in this exercise.
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BBC

Bbc News: How to Elect a Us President

For Students 9th - 10th
Electing a US President can be a political marathon. The British Broadcasting Company helps make this process easier to understand by explaining it in key stages.
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Other

Barry Goldwater for President 1964 Campaign Brochure

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured is the 1964 Goldwater for President brochure highlighting the candidate's stance on issues relevant to the campaign.
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Other

President Elect: 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides basic information about the presidential candidates of 1892 as well as an electoral map showing the distribution of votes.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project:address of Sen. John F. Kennedy Accepting Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the acceptance speech of John F. Kennedy as he accepted the nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate in 1960. In it he gives his vision of a New Frontier.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Rutherford Hayes: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this very thorough discussion of the nomination process for the candidates for both the Republican and Democratic Parties in the election of 1876. In addition, the explanation of the eventual outcome of the disputed election is very...
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Other

Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, 2016, contains news, speeches, events and issues related to Hillary Clinton and her bid for president.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the elections of 1816 and 1820 in which James Monroe ran essentially unopposed by the Federalists.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Knox Polk:campaign and Election of 1844

For Students 9th - 10th
The campaign and election of 1844 showed the rising difference in the nation between Whigs and Democrats and sections of the country. Showing the true development of the two-party system, it also gave rise to the term, "dark horse."
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CNN

Cnn: Candidate George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN profiles the President George W. Bush's victorious bid for reelection in 2004.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the subdued campaign and election of 1888 where the Republicans took control of the presidency, House of Represenatives, and Senate. Find out how Benjamin Harrison was selected as the Republican presidential candidate.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1928

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1928, which was won by Republican candidate, Herbert Hoover.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1996

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1996 won by Democratic candidate, William J. Clinton.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1888

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1888 won by Republican candidate, Benjamin Harrison.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1848 won by Whig party candidate, Zachary Taylor.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1864 won by Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1892

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1892 won by Democratic candidate, Grover Cleveland.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1896

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1896 won by Republican candidate, William McKinley.

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