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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. The biography contains a picture as well as a link to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum.
Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
President Reagan (1911-2004) was the oldest president elected to office. Read essays, interviewa and facts about Reagan's life before, during and after his administration.
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Claremont Institute

Founding.com: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of a speech given by Ronald Reagan in 1964 where he talks about the fine power and economic balance a government must maintain when providing social and humanitarian services.
Primary
The History Place

The History Place: Ronald Reagan: "Tear Down This Wall"

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source text, graphics, photos and audio-clips of President Reagan's historic speech given on June 12, 1987, in West Berlin calling for an end to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall.
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Other

Potus: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Ronald Reagan and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: First Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of President Reagan taking the oath of office and his first Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981.
Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: Remarks to National Assoc. Of Evangelicals

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [30:05] of President Reagan's speech " Evil Empires" at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Evangelicals on March 8, 1983, in Orlando, Florida.
Handout
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Ronald Reagan and George h.w. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each lesson was written and...
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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).
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Personality or Politics Activity | 60 Second Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students learn the important role that both personality and political platform have in shaping presidential elections by watching videos in groups comparing presidents who won on personality and those who won on...
Article
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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Other

The "Evil Empire" Speech, 8 March 1983

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of President Ronald Reagan's "Evil Empire" speech delivered in Orlando, Florida, which stated U.S. policy vis-a-vis the Soviet Union during its last years.
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Other

The Odyssey: Us Trek: Ultimate Anti Americanism: The Iran Hostage Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the events of the Iranian Hostage Crisis told from the viewpoint of an Iranian family caught up in the revolution.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Glasnost

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the policy of Glasnost that was used by Mikhail Gorbachev to bring reforms to the Soviet Union.