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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview and analysis of President Clinton's impeachment trial. Includes information about the participants and how they voted, links to transcripts of the hearings, interviews with political analysts and politicians, and a...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Andrew Johnson Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in 1868.
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Education at Harp week.com: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson Simulation Game

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation game of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, along with a wealth of material from articles and editorials published in Harper's Weekly at the time of the trial. The number of charges against him is...
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Salmon P. Chase, Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay describing the attempts of Salmon Chase, the Supreme Court Chief Justice, to ensure that President Andrew Johnson received fair treatment at his impeachment trial in 1868.
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Watergate.info: Analysis of the Impeachment Votes

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart of each of the House Judiciary Committee member's party affiliation and vote on each article of impeachment in the Watergate case.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline on the impeachment process in the United States.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Impeachment Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Alex Gendler details the process of impeachment.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A President Impeached

For Students 5th - 8th
The Radical Republicans in Congress did not approve of President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart their plans for Reconstruction. See what charges they used to impeach Johnson and find out why he was not removed from office.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about Article II of the Constitution, which focuses on impeachment.
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Digital History

Digital History: President Johnson Impeached [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
No love was lost between the Congress' trying to pass Reconstruction plans and President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart those plans. Read a short biography of Andrew Johnson to get an idea of the man. Follow the timeline of...
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New York Times

New York Times: Clinton Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of several articles on Clinton and the impeachment trial. Includes audio and video links as well.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial Chief Justice Rehnquist

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of William Rehnquist, one of the Supreme Court Chief Justices observing the U.S. Senate trial of President Clinton.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Impeachment Trial of President Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
All you want to know on the famous trial and proceedings held in 1999. There are official transcripts, letters from Monica Lewisky, the Starr report and much, much more.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: United States Constitution: Article Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Article II from the U.S. Constitution, as well as detailed annotations that explain the reasoning and subsequent impact of each clause and section of the Article. Content explores everything from the nature and scope of...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Charles Sumner Opinion/trial of Andrew Johnson 1868

For Students 9th - 10th
Senator Charles Sumner gives his opinion on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868.
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Chicago Tribune: Timeline of the Blagojevich Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the events leading to the impeachment of Illinois Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich. Photos and links to additional information are included. (01/30/09)
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Other

Dead Presidents: Andrew Johnson's Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
Read online Andrew Johnson's obituary as published in the New York Times on August 1, 1875. Covers his personal and political life, as well as the events leading up to his impeachment trial.
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Curated OER

House Impeachment Hearings

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives accounts, both writen and audio, and photographs of the Senate Watergate hearings and the House Impeachment hearings.
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Curated OER

Famous American Trials: The Impeachment Trial of President Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Image of President Clinton in Senate impeachment trial.
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CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article I

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of Article I, sections 1-10, of the U.S. Constitution, establishing the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Congressional Hearings

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives accounts, both written and audio, and photographs of the Senate Watergate hearings and the House Impeachment hearings.
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Other

Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Tenure of Office Act 1867

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Tenure of Office Act and why it caused problems for Andrew Johnson, leading to his impeachment. From part of a larger site filled with primary source information about Johnson's trial.

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