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PBS

Pbs: Energy and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to the environmental record of the George W. Bush Administration. It examines everything from nuclear energy and waste to better fuel efficiency in SUVs.
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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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270 To Win

270towin: 1992 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1992 won by William J. Clinton who defeated incumbent President George H.W. Bush by a wide Electoral College margin.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Panama and Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses two international issues President Bush encountered during his time in office. They were the "War on drugs," and what to do with countries and/or leaders that played a role and the hotly-debated North American Free...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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President George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographies and roles of key people involved in the CIA leak of Valerie Plame's name are given by the Washington Post in this June, 2006, article.
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Us President George W Bush, Left, and Adviser Karl Rove

For Students 9th - 10th
Background of the key players in the Valerie Plame scandal are given by the BBC.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium

For Students 9th - 10th
[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...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Whirlwind War

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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CNN

Cnn: World

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Other

Rayment: The Gulf War

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Cheney, Richard Bruce 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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'

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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US Senate

U.s. Senate: Jeff Bingaman: Explore New Mexico: Navajo Code Talkers

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Executive Order Authorizing Military Tribunals

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Colin Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: f.b.i. Watched Activist Groups, New Files Show by Eric Lichtblau

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
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CNN

Cnn: White House Chief of Staff Resigns

For Students 9th - 10th
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.