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Curated OER

The History Place: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a summary article covering the political life of Nixon and the events that lead to his impeachment. The material covers the Watergate scandal,the actual articles of impeachment, and the...
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Curated OER

Time Archives: Richard Nixon's Long March to Shanghai

For Students 9th - 10th
1972 Time magazine article written after Nixon's return from China. Discusses the events and future effects of the visit.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Reaction and Reform: The Watergate Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students investigate the Watergate Scandal and explore the concepts of impeachment, Executive privilege and presidential pardoning. Includes questions for discussion and small group work.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Watergate and the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
The document shown here deals with a specific question: Should the Watergate Special Prosecutor seek an indictment of the former President?
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Detente

For Students 9th - 10th
As the Vietnam War ended, President Richard Nixon's priority became pursuing better relations with the world's two largest communist superpowers, China and the Soviet Union.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Veto of the War Powers Resolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source document for students and teachers. President Richard M. Nixon's letter dated October 24, 1973, vetoing the War Powers Resolution.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Vietnamization

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Vietnamization, the policy adopted by the Nixon administration to withdraw the United States combat troops in the Vietnam War by turning the fighting over to the Vietnamese.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Fbi Records: Watergate

For Students 9th - 10th
View the entire collection of FBI files that document the investigation into the Watergate break-in and related issues between 1972 and 1979.
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Curated OER

Ibiblio.org: President Ford Pardons Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
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Curated OER

Ibiblio.org: President Ford Pardons Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Alger Hiss Trials (1949 50)

For Students 9th - 10th
A very nice resource on Alger Hiss and his trial for perjury in 1949. Excerpts are provided from the HUAC hearings, the trial itself and information on the role of Richard Nixon is given.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: Harry Blackmun

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, appointed by Richard Nixon in 1970. He was best known for writing the opinion in the case of Roe v. Wade in 1973.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Biographies of the Robes: William Rehnquist

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS presents a biographical summary of the life of conservative Supreme Court Chief Justice, William Rehnquist, who was appointed by Richard Nixon in 1971.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Election of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the campaign and election of 1960 in which the Democratic candidate, Senator John F. Kennedy, ran against the Repbulican candidate, Vice-President Richard M. Nixon. Find out about the issues, the famous debates, and Kennedy's...
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1968 won by Republican candidate, Richard M. Nixon.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1972

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides statistical electoral data for the presidential election of 1972 won by Republican candidate, Richard M. Nixon.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the PBS "The Presidents" provides detailed biographies of several of the most popular or most infamous U.S. presidents throughout history. Selected presidents include Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Lyndon...
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Payoff to the Vice President, 1971

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the reasons why Spiro Agnew, Nixon's Vice President, was forced to resign. Before he was elected to that position, he had been taking money in exchange for giving certain people contracts. Includes quotes from one of...
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US Department of State

Ending the Vietnam War, 1969 1973

For Students 9th - 10th
Focus on ending the Vietnam War from the beginning of the Nixon administration in 1969. Essay covers U.S. strategy, both foreign and domestic, leading to the eventual withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam.
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Other

Watergate.info: Members of the Judiciary Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
This Australian site from Watergate.info provides a list of the 38 members of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee which met during 1974 and eventually voted to submit 3 articles of impeachment to the full House.
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1952 Eisenhower vs. Stevenson

For Students 9th - 10th
"It's Time for a Change"."You Never Had It So Good". View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1952election. Includes video clips, information about thecandidates, and election results.
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1956 Eisenhower vs. Stevenson

For Students 9th - 10th
"Peace, Prosperity, and Progress". "Vote Democratic, the Party for You, and Not Just a Few". This online exhibition features presidential television campaign commercials from the 1956election. Includes video clips, information about...
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Digital History

Digital History: Mc Carthy and Mc Carthyism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of the truly black eyes in American history when Senator Joseph McCarthy was able to make false accusations against politicians and ordinary citizens alike, claiming they had communist leanings and were enemies of the...
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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).

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