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Read Works: World War Two President Roosevelt Addresses Congress
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt from President Roosevelt's speech on December 8, 1941 declaring war on Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Power of Americans
[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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Read Works: Legacy of the Marchers on Washington
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt of a speech given by President Barack Obama commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Courage to Take Action: A Lesson From Rosa Parks
[Free Registration/Login Required] A speech given by President Barack Obama at a dedication ceremony for a Rosa Parks statue in Washington, D. C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: 2000 Election Debates
This site from PBS News Hour contains great information on the presidential election debates of the 2000 election between Bush and Gore. It contains text articles of the debates in entirety.
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...
CNN
Cnn: All Politics: Candidates
Although the advertisement reads that the "free" two and a half minutes given to each candidate in the 1996 Presidential election will be soundbite free, in actuality the two and a half minute speeches are lengthy sound bites.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Inaugural Oratory
Which President had the best Inaugural speech? Who had the longest speech? Find out here.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Barry Goldwater: Accepting Republican Presidential Nomination
This is the text and audio of Barry Goldwater's acceptance of the nomination for President at the 1964 Republican National Convention on July 16, 1964, in San Francisco, California.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Inaugural Speech: Setting the Tone (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan that takes students through the process of reviewing key historical and political events discussed in past inaugural addresses. They then compare and contrast the language, style, and effectiveness of the inaugural...
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Inaugural Addresses of u.s. Presidents
From George Washington to George W. Bush, find the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents in this complete file.
Other
Government Information Agency: Guyana
This is the official Government of Guyana website. Features current news headlines updated daily, presidential speeches, official press releases, members of the cabinet, videos, and highlights of government budgets and programs.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Jfk Presidential Library: John F. Kennedy Becomes 35th President
Read about the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as 35th president of the United States. In addition, find out about the issues he dealt with in his term of office.
Other
The Official Site of the President of Russia
Official Russian information on the President of Russia. Find speeches given by the president, news and announcements related to the president, and information about presidential meetings. Also information about the authority and duties...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project:address of Sen. John F. Kennedy Accepting Nomination
Find the acceptance speech of John F. Kennedy as he accepted the nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate in 1960. In it he gives his vision of a New Frontier.
The White House
The White House: Photo Gallery: Celebrating President's Day
This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.
Other
Earliest Voices: William Jennings Bryan
This resource features historic voice recordings of William Jennings Bryan. There are recordings of many famous orations by him on various political topics, the most famous being his "Cross of Gold" speech. A biography and downloadable...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Democratic National Convention
Impressive coverage of the 2004 Democratic National Convention by PBS NewsHour. Coverage of each day's events, speeches, reports, and links to other resources can be found on this page. Interactive media can be found on this page.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Rutherford Birchard Hayes
Miller Center offers a comprehensive look at Rutherford B. Hayes. Read essays about his administration, his controversial election, and his biography, as well as find his speeches and speeches about him.
American Public Media
American Public Media: Jesse Jackson (1941 )
Offered is a brief biographical sketch of Baptist preacher, Jesse Jackson, and the full text of his 1988 "Keep Hope Alive" speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
US National Archives
Nara: President Clinton's 1996 State of the Union Address
President Clinton's State of the Union Address after his 1996 presidential victory, from the National Archives and Records Administration.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Convention History
Online NewsHour discussion of the role and impact of great speeches at the national conventions. Some discussion of platform conflicts as well.
BBC
Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In
The swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States is covered through photos, videos, his inaugural speech, and supplemental stories and views. [20 January 2009]
Other
Reagan2020.com
Comprehensive tribute to President Ronald Reagan. Included are text of his major speeches, a biography, photos, his record while in office, and much more.