Digital History
Digital History: Nixon and Vietnam
This site discusses the American involvement in the Vietnam War would officially come to an end during Nixon's second term in office. As part of his election campaign in 1968, Nixon pledged to bring "Peace with honor," and an end to...
Curated OER
Washington Post: 'That's It': A Two Year Quest Ends
Presidential candidate John Kerry concedes the election to President George W. Bush. Article is from November, 2004.
Other
Kid Info: Biographies of the Presidents
This resource page helps one become an expert about the Presidents of the United States by reading biographies and interesting and important facts about the Presidents of the United States.
This Nation
This nation.com: Electoral College
A textbook excerpt from ThisNation.com that includes a useful chart of electoral votes by state. Clickable links to pertinent articles and amendments of the Constitution are another plus.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Winning the Vote
Three lesson plans that take learners through three different steps in our election process.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles E. Hughes
(1862-1948 ) Hughes served as the 36th Governor of New York (1907-1910), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1910-1916), United States Secretary of State (1921-1925), a judge on the Court of International Justice...
University of Oregon
Mapping History: American History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Understanding the Nomination Process
From its conception in the United States Constitution, to necessary adjustments in the 12th Amendment, students will understand the nomination process and role of political parties in establishing a president with the aid of this lesson.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress Link: Reform the Electoral College? Two Views From Congress
Two congressmen provide arguments for and against the Electoral College, a system that has been used for over 200 years to elect the president of the United States. Contains links to more information.
Other
Current Electoral Vote Predictor
This website is dedicated to tracking the electoral vote by examining the state-by-state polls. The data appears as a map, spreadsheets and table. As new state polls are released, the maps, spreadsheets, and tables will be updated.