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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Whirlwind War
This site, provided by the U.S. Army, contains the hyperlinked text of The Whirlwind War, an extensive history of the Army's role in the Persian Gulf War. This is the whole book, so there is an abundance of resources here, including...
CNN
Cnn: World
The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...
Other
Rayment: The Gulf War
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Cheney, Richard Bruce 1941
Biographical sketch of Richard Cheney, Republican Representative from Wyoming and a Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush.
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New York Times: Times Topics: George W. Bush
The New York Times chronicles the presidency of George W. Bush through news articles, video, timelines, etc. An excellent and comprehensive source of resources and information.
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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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Karl Rove and George W Bush
President George W. Bush states that he supports White House aide Karl Rove who is 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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Cnn: Bush Welcomes Probe of Cia Leak
February, 2004: CNN reports on the reaction to President George W. Bush to the announcement that the Justice Department would investigate the revealing of Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative. There is also some history of the...
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Cnn: Bush: 'I Take Responsibility'
As criticism of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina mounted, President George W. Bush took responsibility for the government's failures. Report from September, 2005.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Jeff Bingaman: Explore New Mexico: Navajo Code Talkers
The United States military adopted the Navajo language to aid in their top secret communications amongst each other during World War II. In 2001, the first twenty-nine Navajo Code Talkers were awarded Gold Medals of Honor by President...
Other
Executive Order Authorizing Military Tribunals
Summary of President George W. Bush's Executive Order authorizing the creation of military tribunals for the detention and trial of those thought to be linked to terrorism against the United States. Other helpful resources are also...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Colin Powell
With this resource, users can discover the story of politician, General Colin Powell, Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. View a photo and read a biography of the African American man who held the highest rank in the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: f.b.i. Watched Activist Groups, New Files Show by Eric Lichtblau
Following the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush signed the PATRIOT Act, expanding the power of F.B.I. and its ability to surveil citizens. In this 2005 New York Times article, Eric Lichtblau discusses...
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Wikipedia: George W. Bush
This open-source encyclopedia article from Wikipedia offers an in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
CNN
Cnn: White House Chief of Staff Resigns
CNN article informing of the surprise resignation of President Bush's White House chief of Staff, Andrew Card. Includes text of Bush's 3/28/06 speech and brief biographical data on Josh Bolten, his successor.
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New York Times: Times Topics: George W. Bush
The New York Times chronicles the presidency of George W. Bush through news articles, video, timelines, etc. An excellent and comprehensive source of resources and information.
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New York Times: Times Topics: George W. Bush
The New York Times chronicles the presidency of George W. Bush through news articles, video, timelines, etc. An excellent and comprehensive source of resources and information.
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From His 'Great Goals' of 2000, President's Achievements Mixed
This article discusses some of the achievements, or lack thereof, of President Bush after his first term of office. These achievements are based on his promises during the 2000 campaign. The article tends to focus on taxes, Social...
A&E Television
History.com: After 9/11: 5 Cultural Moments That Helped Americans Move Forward
From David Letterman's emotional monologue to George W. Bush's World Series first pitch, these collective experiences helped the nation process its shock and grief.While the United States was still reeling after the September 11...
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Unprecedented Peril Forces Tough Calls
This Washington Post article from October 26, 2004 discusses some of the obstacles facing President George Bush in his efforts against nuclear threats from other nations, including the Middle East, North Korea, and nations of the former...
NBC
Nbc News: Libby Lawyers Oppose Cheney Notes
In this May, 2006 article, NBC reports that Scooter Libby is trying to prevent prosecutors from submitting notes from Vice-President Dick Cheney in his trial. The notes were written on an article from Valerie Plame's husband, Joseph...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Sarbanes Oxley Act
This site from Wikipedia provides background and an informative list of the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Written in common language so it is easy to understand.