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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George H.W. Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Other

Texas on Line: George H. W. Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a very general biography about the 41st President, George H. W. Bush that includes a creative cartoon image. Covers family information, his presidency, and provides a bibliography for more information.
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eBook
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the presidency of George H.W. Bush as part of a section on Conservatism and a New World Order, offers a brief discussion of President Bush's election and administrative policy.
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PBS

Character Above All: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay about George Bush by Micheal R. Beschloss, who examines the president's character.
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Baertracks

Creative Quotations: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Several sets of quotations from President George H. W. Bush.
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Other

George Bush Presidential Library Foundation: Cold War Dare

For Students 9th - 10th
A Cold War strategy game where you must make critical decisions about how much the United States should support the burgeoning democratic movement in Eastern Europe at the risk of provoking the ire of the Soviet Union. Has three levels...
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Barbara Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Barbara Bush also known as Mrs. George H.W Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicle the events of the 41st President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org presents the viewer with a comprehensive look at George Bush through his life.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress site presents some general facts about George Bush.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about George H. W. Bush.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Herbert Walker Bush (1924 )

For Students 9th - 10th
America's 41st President, George Bush, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, into a wealthy family as George Herbert Walker Bush.
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Yale University

Inaugural Address of George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the text of George H. W. Bush's 1989 Inaugural Address.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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Other

Famous people.com: George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Site includes biographical information on George Herbert Walker Bush.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Questions About Bush's Iran Contra Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Los Angeles Times discusses President George H.W. Bush's involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal and implications for the 1992 presidential election.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at the several presidents and their actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on George Bush to see and hear his speech about the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Cold War ends.
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Primary
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the text of the speech given by George H. W. Bush at his inauguration on January 20, 1989.
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US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Lieutenant Junior Grade George Bush, Usnr

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography about Bush's service in the Navy. Includes photos and transcripts of service.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Budgets and Deficits

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the George H. W. Bush administration policies on finance and spending.
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Website
US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
National Archives exhibit presents selected pages of George Bush's State of the Union Address given January 31, 1990. Includes introductory essay on freedom.
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US Department of State

Biographies of Secretaries of State: Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger (1930 2011)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of U.S. diplomat, Lawrence Eagleburger, who succeeded James Baker as Secretary of State under George Bush, bringing important knowledge and experience to U.S. diplomacy.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Republican National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention. President Bush's speech, links to other resources, text and audio of other speeches and reports can be found on this site.
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Article
PBS

Pbs American Experience: Barbara Pierce Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the life of First Lady, Barbara Pierce Bush.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George Bush for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about George Bush (H.W.) who was the 41st president of the United States on this site.

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