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ProCon

President Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens

George Washington: Centerpiece of a Nation

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
A neat Presidents Day activity, this lesson provides a culminating learning experience for upper elementary aged learners. After analyzing George Washington's, "A Display of the United States of America," your learners will conduct...
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ProCon

President Bill Clinton

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Was Bill Clinton a good president? Scholars set out to answer the question as they prepare for a class debate on the topic. They watch videos, review pros and cons, and read facts about the process of becoming a United States president....
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The Alamo

A Teacher’s Guide to Sam Houston

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Need a teacher's guide all about Sam Houston and how he relates to the Texas Revolution? Look no further! The guide includes a timeline detailing Houston's life, important milestones, and relevant maps that include his movement around...
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Music Publishers Association of the United States

I Made It. I Own It. Please Don't Steal It.

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore the world of copyright law with a variety of activities to instill the importance of respecting creative property. Scholars watch an animated tale then take part in a grand conversation detailing the video's main idea, details,...
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Other

Kids.gov: How to Become President of the u.s. Poster

For Students 3rd - 8th
Colorful, easy to understand graphics help students learn the process of becoming the President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biographical sketch of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
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US Senate

U.s. Senate: Millard Fillmore, Twelfth Vice President

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of Millard Fillmore'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.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Monroe, James 1758 1831

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the political career of James Monroe, former Delegate and Senator from Virginia and 5th President of the United States. He was also a Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Johnson, Andrew 1808 1875

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Andrew Johnson's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and a Vice President and 17th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Johnson, Lyndon Baines 1908 1973

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Lyndon Johnson's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and a Senator from Texas and a Vice President under John F. Kennedy and 36th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Harrison, Benjamin 1833 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical highlights on Benjamin Harrison, Republican Senator from Indiana and 23rd President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Gore, Albert Arnold, Jr. 1948

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Albert Gore's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and Senator from Tennessee, and a Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Biden, Joseph Robinette (Joe), Jr. 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Joe Biden's accomplishments during his political career, including his term as a Senator from Delaware and a Vice President of the United States under Barack Obama.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Jackson, Andrew 1767 1845

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the political career of Andrew Jackson, a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and 7th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, John Fitzgerald 1917 1963

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of the political career of John F. Kennedy, a Democratic Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts and 35th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Hayes, Rutherford Birchard 1822 1893

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the political career of Rutherford B. Hayes, Republican Representative from Ohio and 19th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Washington, George 1732 1799

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the military and political career of George Washington, first President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Garfield, James Abram 1831 1881

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the political career of James Garfield, a Republican Representative from Ohio and 20th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Madison, James, Jr. 1751 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the political career of James Madison, a Delegate and a Representative from Virginia and 4th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Lincoln, Abraham 1809 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the political career of Abraham Lincoln, Representative from Illinois and 16th President of the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Mc Cain, John Sidney, Iii 1936 2018

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the political career of John McCain, Republican Senator and a Representative from Arizona. He was also the unsuccessful Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2008.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: King, William Rufus

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biographical article lists the many roles and offices held by William Rufus de Vane King, the man who became, for a short time, the thirteenth vice president of the United States.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Martin Van Buren (1782 1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Martin Van Buren talks about his rise to prominence serving as secretary of state under Andrew Jackson and then winning the 1836 election to become the 8th president of the U.S.