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Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the government of Turkey. Topics include the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the President, Cabinet, and local administration.
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Brookings Institution: Bush's New Cabinet: Changes in Attitude

For Students 9th - 10th
An editorial on the reasons President Bush had to move fast to replace his first term Cabinet. Author also gives reasons for resignations and replacements. (November 21, 2004)
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
The entry page into Grover Cleveland's presidency from the Miller Center. Find information on his presidential policies, the members of his cabinet for both of his terms (interrupted by Benjamin Harrison's presidency), and links to his...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Thomas Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
AmericanPresident.org explores Thomas Woodrow Wilson "one of our nation's most influential and visionary presidents." Don't miss out on this comprehensive site.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides facts about the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919).
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969 CE) was the allied commander of all European forces. AmericanPresident.org takes the reader through the exploration of President Eisenhower's distinguished career. Use this site to learn about the life of...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Warren G. Harding: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Warren G. Harding's handling of domestic affairs and the appointments made for his cabinet were a combination of good governance and terrible choice of friends. Read about his problems.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Fdr: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Miller Center of Public Affairs gives a detailed biography of the life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The page also provides links to the biography of her husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as well as his Cabinet...
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Govspot Executive Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to find links to the following; executive office of the President, the White House, the Departments of the executive branch and more. This is a website that offers a spring board to more information about the executive branch.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: The Cabinet

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Cabinet of the United States government. The president's advisors and head of the 15 state departments.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of George Washington's term as the first President of the newly formed United States. Presents two of his major accomplishments of his Presidency (the Jay Treaty and the establishment of the first Cabinet), and two major...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Us Cabinet Questions for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: US Cabinet Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: Andrew W. Mellon (1921 1932)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Treasury's page on Andrew Mellon. He was Secretary of the Treasury under several presidents.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A Strong Presidency

For Students 5th - 8th
See how Andrew Jackson handled his role as president and advocate of the common man. His using the spoils system had an altruistic beginning, but it soon became a function of corruption.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry Lewis Stimson (1867 1950)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Henry Lewis Stimson provides and overview of his life and rise to prominence, serving as Secretary of State in President Herbert Hoover's Cabinet from March 28, 1929, until March 4, 1933.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington: The First Administration

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about George Washington's presidency. See why his role was so important in setting precedents to be followed by future chief executives. Find out about some of the warts in his personality too, all of which made him more human.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Hannibal Hamlin, 1809 1891

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from the Library of Congress provides a concise biography of the first vice-president of Abraham Lincoln. Learn about his upbringing, his vice-presidency, and his political career after that.
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Other

The Henry L. Stimson Center: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Henry L. Stimson Center is an independent, nonprofit, public policy institute committed to finding and promoting innovative solutions to the security challenges confronting the United States and other nations in the twenty-first...
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US Department of Justice

Office of the Attorney General: James Mc Reynolds

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of James Clark McReynolds, served as Attorney General in Theodore Roosevelt's presidency as well as Woodrow Wilson.
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Digital History

Digital History: The New Nation [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many problems existed for the new United States. Read about issues facing George Washington as the new President, and find out about the major successes of the first Congress. [PDF]
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: George Pratt Shultz (1920 )

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of George P. Shultz, Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan, provides details of his life and influence on U.S. foreign policy.
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US Department of Justice

Office of the Attorney General: Alexander Mitchell Palmer

For Students 9th - 10th
See the official portrait and read a brief biography of Alexander Mitchell Palmer, who was Wilson's Attorney General from 1919-1921.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Milton Hay (1838 1905)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biogrpahy of John Milton Hay describes his rise as a prominent statesman and talks about the significant inluence he had on foreign policy while serving as Secretary of State under President William Mckinnley.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Rufus Day (1849 1923)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief bio of William Rufus Day, statesman and Secretary of State to William McKinley for only 5 months and eventually serving on the U.S. Supreme Court for 20 years.