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Supporting Federal Candidates: A Guide for Citizens
Find out how to take an active part in the election process as a citizen of the U.S.
BBC
Bbc News: A Little of Real Palin Revealed
BBC News provides us with a video of 2008 Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's TV interview with Charles Gibson on ABC News. Also includes links to news stories related to election 2008. [9:27]
Library of Congress
Loc: Carrie Burnham Argued for Right to Vote
A short description of one of the arguments for women's right to vote.
CNN
Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President
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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New York Times: Election 2004, George W. Bush
The New York Times's coverage of President George W. Bush in the 2004 election. Content includes recent news stories, a look at Bush's stand on numerous issues, campaign multimedia, and more.
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New York Times: Election 2004, George W. Bush
The New York Times's coverage of President George W. Bush in the 2004 election. Content includes recent news stories, a look at Bush's stand on numerous issues, campaign multimedia, and more.
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The Hill
The Hill is a non-partisan, non-ideological weekly newspaper that describes the inner workings of Congress, the pressures confronting policy makers and the many ways in which decisions are made.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Women's Suffrage
The New York Times presents an interactive, online crossword puzzle on women's suffrage. Upper elementary students can participate with some guidance.
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: Voting
A lesson for examining governmental influences in everyday life. Students analyze a report focusing on a democracy reform effort and predict the impact of suggested reforms. They then strategize on ways to overcome a perceived obstacle...
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1896, A Website for Political Cartoons, explains the "Free Silver" campaign of the Populists and the opposing "Sound Money" position. Includes lengthy quotes from publications of the era and links to many editorial cartoons on both sides...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Presidential Election by States, 1801
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1801 presidential election, and shows the 16 states, territories, disputed areas, and Spanish Florida. At the time, the Vice Presidency was determined by the Electoral College, with...
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[Watch My Lips
Collection of historically significant political cartoons about past presidential campaigns.
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Howdy! I'm Ross Perot and I'm Running for President
Collection of historically significant political cartoons about past presidential campaigns.
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1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
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1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
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1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
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1896: The Democratic Party
From the very extensive website that covers the presidential campaign of 1896 through political cartoons and contemporary commentary is this discussion about the Democratic Party and its candidates and platform in the election of 1896....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin Franklin Butler
Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818 - 1893) was a lawyer and politician who was a U. S. Representative for the state of Massachusetts and governor of Massachusetts. During the Civil War, he was ranked one of the most controversial political...
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Public Life
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.