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World Press Review: Ronald Reagan: The World View

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to know what the rest of the world thought about Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)? This site provides reactions to Reagan's passing and his presidency from London to Toronto, and Johannesburg to Hong Kong. An interesting perspective. (June...
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive examination of Ronald Reagan's administration and how he used his executive powers. It looks at his policies and his ongoing legacy. Includes videos, historical context, and lesson plans from elementary up.
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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.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Reagan in a World Transformed, 1981 2011

For Teachers 9th - 10th
One to two period lesson plan explores the foreign and domestic policies of President Ronald Reagan. Covered are the main events occurring during Ronald Reagan's two terms as president.
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US National Archives

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Archives: The Reagan Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Ronald Reagan's presidency, with summations of his economic policy, domestic policy, foreign policy, and legacy.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Ronald Reagan and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Conservatism and Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by Country Studies. By 1980, many Americans were ready for a change. Within the Republican party, the New Right emerged which brought along with it a new conservatism and a winning presidential candidate in...
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CNN

Cnn: The Reagan Years: A Second Act in Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan years", this site follows Reagan's evolution from Hollywood movie star to governor of California.
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Npr: Reagan Laid to Rest After Final Tributes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, from National Public Radio, not only documents the funeral ceremonies for former president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004 CE) but also provides a wonderful account of Reagan's life and presidency. Also included are audio clips of...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: The Economy in the 1980s

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-article discusses how the economy of the 1980s was largely influenced by the economic policies of Ronald Reagan, who was president from 1980 until 1988.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Ronald Reagan.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of August 1 2016: Hinckley, States Tightened Use of the Insanity Plea

For Students 9th - 10th
The insanity ruling that sent President Ronald Reagan's would-be assassin John Hinckley, Jr., to a government psychiatric hospital rather than prison was handed down 34 years ago, but its repercussions still affect hundreds, if not...
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1980 Reagan vs. Carter vs. Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
"Are you better off today than you were four years ago?"View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1980electionthat included the slogans"The Time Is Now for Strong Leadership" and "Re-Elect President Carter on November 4"....
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1984 Reagan vs. Mondale

For Students 9th - 10th
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1984 election that included the slogans "America Is Back" and "Fighting for Your Future". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and election results.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Reagan Revolution in Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of Reagan's second presidential term, the US was a much different country than it had been when he became president in 1980. During his 8 years in office, Reagan accomplished many things, some good and some bad, and definitely...
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Digital History

Digital History: Reaganomics

For Students 9th - 10th
This on "Reaganomics," President Reagan's economic policy during his two presidential terms in the 1980s, discusses his laissez-faire approach and tax-cutting, which contributed to the economic recovery of that period.
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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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Digital History

Digital History: The Gipper

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical history of President Ronald Reagan.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline:target America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: From "A Time for Choosing" Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "From 'A Time for Choosing' Speech" by Ronald Reagan, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Digital History

Digital History: No Islands of Stability

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a source on the relationship between Carter/the US and Iran. Provides background information on the friendship between the US and Iran, the revolution in Iran, and the Iran hostage crisis that ended Carter's presidency.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1984 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map and detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1984 won by Ronald Reagan carrying 49 of the 50 states.
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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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