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US National Archives

White House: President Bush Announces Major Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended

For Students 9th - 10th
In this announcement to the country, President George W. Bush discusses the end of combat in Iraq and the future of the War.
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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Other

U.s. Department of Defense: President Bush Proclaims End to Major Combat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kathleen T. Rhem analyzes President George W. Bush's announcement that the combat in Iraq has ceased. (May 1, 2003)
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Other

George W. Bush's Record Breaking Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at some of the promises made by President George W. Bush that were not met or kept with respect to the American economy.
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Other

Presidential Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Energy Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Walker Bush (1946 )

For Students 9th - 10th
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office January 20, 2001, after a campaign in which he outlined sweeping proposals to reform America's public schools, transform our national defense, provide...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on George W. Bush including footage of President Bush delivering his 9/11 speech.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: President Bush Pledges to Unite Country in Second Term

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts of President George W. Bush's victory speech after winning reelection in November, 2004.
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BBC

Bbc: Bush 'Supports' Embattled Adviser

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush's statement that he supported White House aide Karl Rove at the center of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. The case of jailed journalist Judith Miller is also chronicled. Plame affair timeline and links to...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George W. Bush for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to the life story of George W. Bush who was the 43rd president of the United States.
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Other

George W. Bush Library: Presidential Gifts

For Students 9th - 10th
Click through this enormous database of artifacts and gifts presented to President George W. Bush and his wife during their eight years in the White House. Find tens of thousands of items with stories of their significance.
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BBC

Bbc: Bush Seeks $50Bn Hurricane Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush asks Congress for over $50 billion dollars in emergency aid to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in this September 2005 article.
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BBC

Bbc: Bush Names Supreme Court Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this July 2005 article, the BBC discusses President George W. Bush's choice to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. The article does a nice job of explaining some aspects of the Supreme Court such as length of term, ideology, etc.
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Other

September 11 news.com: President Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents President Bush's reaction and speeches after the September 11, 2001terrorist attacks in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush's State of the Union Speech 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided is the complete text of President Bush's State of the Union address given on January 31st, 2006.
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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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CNN

Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
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Other

The Successes and Failures of George Bush's War on Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the successes and failures of President George Bush's "war on drugs," a strategy for eliminating drug use. Sponsored by drugsense.org.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: g.w. Bush Radio Address

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses the new Medicare programs during his speech in November, 2005. Text of his speech is located on this site.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush Nominates Alito to Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from November, 2005, discusses the nomination of Samuel Alito for Supreme Court Justice. His ideology, judicial record, and the controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's nomination of Alito are all discussed.
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Other

Brookings Institution: Bush's New Cabinet: Changes in Attitude

For Students 9th - 10th
An editorial on the reasons President Bush had to move fast to replace his first term Cabinet. Author also gives reasons for resignations and replacements. (November 21, 2004)
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...