Curated OER
Eleanor Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy
Students discuss the election of 1960. They examine the political styles of important leaders, the issue of money, and the issue of fair play in American politics. Students explore the lives of Eleanor Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy.
Curated OER
Vietnam War
Eleventh graders explore the United States’ displeasure with the Vietnam War. In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders research the concept of Vietnamization. Students discuss the impact of the United...
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Richard Nixon
This easy-to-navigate site has Richard Nixon's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
Virginia Tech
Digital History Reader: How Will Historians Treat Richard Nixon?
Through the context of history, a collection of speeches, assignments, and additional resources students will use this learning module to determine whether Richard Nixon helped or hurt the United States during his presidency despite his...
The History Place
The History Place: Gerald R. Ford Pardoning Richard Nixon
Check out this site for a brief history of the Watergate scandal & the text of President Ford's speech announcing his official pardon of Richard Nixon. You can access an audio clip of the speech as well as view the original written...
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Richard M. Nixon
View a general biography of Richard Nixon. Includes portrait, and a link to the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Exp: Primary Resources: Nixon's Checkers Speech
Dwight Eisenhower's Vice President, Richard Nixon, came under fire for misusing political contributions for personal expenses. These are transcripts of Nixon's speech delivered in 1952.
OpenStax
Open Stax: u.s. History: Watergate: Nixon's Domestic Nightmare
From a chapter in a history textbook. This section looks at the election of 1972, which Richard Nixon won, and the subsequent Watergate crisis. Includes review questions.
PBS
Pbs Character Above All: Richard M. Nixon
An excerpt from Tom Wicker's essay on Richard M. Nixon. The writing delves deep into Nixon's psyche, possibly giving reasons for his actions before and during the Watergate crisis. Analyzes Nixon's political philosophy and his actions.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Richard Milhous Nixon
Richard Nixon (1913-1994 CE) served as the 37th President of the United States. AmericanPresident.org tracks the course of his turbulent political career.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Richard Nixon as President
Survey the successes and failures of the Nixon administration through a comprehensive summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a question/answer section from the community.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: Nixon and the Pentagon Papers
This essay provides an in-depth explanation of the events surrounding the New York Times' publishing of the Pentagon Papers during Richard Nixon's presidency. Included are audio clips of conversations between Nixon and various members of...
A&E Television
Biography: Richard Nixon
This resource offers a comprehensive life history of Nixon (1913-1994 CE). It also offers links to related people and websites.
US National Archives
National Archives: When Nixon Met Elvis
The behind-the-scenes story of the famous 1970 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley, as told through original letters, memoranda, and photographs.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Richard M. Nixon, 36th Vice President
Detailed discussion of Richard Nixon's rise to the vice-presidency and later the presidency of the United States. Includes a thorough biographical account of his life and political career.
US National Archives
Nara: Nixon Presidential Materials
NARA provides documents important to the Nixon era. Student can also access White House tapes of Nixon's speeches and conversations.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Richard Milhous Nixon
This website contains links to Nixon's Inaugural Addresses, Vietnamization Speech, Resignation Speech, State of the Union Addresses and a speech on foreign policy.
Vassar College
Vassar College: President Nixon's Speech on Cambodia
Text of the speech made by President Richard Nixon on April 30, 1970 announcing attacks on the Cambodian-Vietnamese border.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Pat Nixon
Biographical essay on Pat Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Half Right, Half Wrong: Analyzing a Letter About Ford Pardoning Nixon
In this activity, students will analyze a document sent from a child to President Gerald Ford in 1974. Anthony Ferreira wrote to the president to express his opinion regarding the pardon of Richard Nixon.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats
One of the most controversial presidents since Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, learn more than just the basic facts in this article about Richard M. Nixon's presidency.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Resignation Address to the Nation
This is the text, audio, and video [5:08] of President Nixon's resignation address to the nation on August 8, 1974.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Cambodian Incursion Address
This is the text, audio. and video [21:54] of President Nixon's speech explaining the conditions in Vietnam and the need to remove the enemy sanctuaries along the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. It was delivered on April 30, 1970, from...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Richard M. Nixon for Kids
A biography and life story of the 37th president Richard M. Nixon can be found on this site.