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US National Archives

Docsteach: Watching What?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will hypothesize what the president and cabinet members were watching on television by analyzing facial expressions, and body language, and the physical environment. Students will learn that President Ronald Reagan and his...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: John Hinckley Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
A full website devoted to the attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan Describes John Hinckley's life indepth.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1980 won by Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1984

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides statistical electoral data on the presidential election of 1984 won by Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Ronald Reagan and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's fortieth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring Ronald Reagan can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at presidential actions and decisions about the Cold War. Click on Ronald Reagan to see how his anti-Communist beliefs led to increases in the defense budget, but also, by the end of his...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Foreign Affairs During Reagan Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how the foreign policy during the Reagan administration encompassed a multitude of countries and proved to be a challenge for the president as he tried to increase the prestige of the US on the international stage.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Anthony M. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Acquaint yourself with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, appointed by President Reagan in 1988. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Admiral William Crowe

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 1985 nomination of William Crowe Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.
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BBC

Bbc News: Ronald Reagan 1911 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Ronald Reagan for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States and this site explores his biography and life story.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Reagan Years

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the decade of the 1980s dominated by the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
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Curated OER

Reagan Against American Flag Backdrop

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, from National Public Radio, not only documents the funeral ceremonies for former president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004 CE) but also provides a wonderful account of Reagan's life and presidency. Also included are audio clips of...
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Curated OER

Reagan Delivers State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, from National Public Radio, not only documents the funeral ceremonies for former president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004 CE) but also provides a wonderful account of Reagan's life and presidency. Also included are audio clips of...
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Curated OER

Ronald Reagan Remembered

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site from CBSNEWS.com provides a multitude of articles, interviews, and related stories about the life of former president Ronald Reagan.
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Read Works

Read Works: Power of Americans

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt form a speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Republican National Convention in 1988. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: The Economy in the 1980s

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-article discusses how the economy of the 1980s was largely influenced by the economic policies of Ronald Reagan, who was president from 1980 until 1988.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: "Morning in America"

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the mood of the United States people in 1980, and see how Ronald Reagan's agenda reflected that mood.
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Digital History

Digital History: No Islands of Stability

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a source on the relationship between Carter/the US and Iran. Provides background information on the friendship between the US and Iran, the revolution in Iran, and the Iran hostage crisis that ended Carter's presidency.
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Other

Beirut Memorial Online: u.s. Embassy Bombing

For Students 9th - 10th
A bulleted list of facts about the US Embassy bombing in Beirut. Also contains good before and after photos of the Embassy, as well as links to photos of President and Mrs. Reagan honoring the victims.
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Curated OER

The Reagan Years: The Making of a President

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site traces the events of Reagan's early life. From his job as a young sports commentator to his fame as a Hollywood actor that would eventually lead him into his first elected...
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Curated OER

The Reagan Years: The Making of a President

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site traces the events of Reagan's early life. From his job as a young sports commentator to his fame as a Hollywood actor that would eventually lead him into his first elected...