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For Students 9th - 10th
CNN journalist takes a close look at the debate claims of each candidate during the Clinton vs. Dole debates.
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CNN

Cnn: 1976 Presidential Debate Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights of the presidential debates between Carter and Ford including date, location and moderator.
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CNN

Cnn: No Fireworks, No Flames

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN coorespondent Morris Burrett critiques the debate outcome between Clinton and Bush and also analyzes comments from both candidates.
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CNN

Cnn: An Icy Duke Edges Out Bush in a Taut Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN Time analyzes the outcome of the first of two debates between George Bush and Michael Dukakis.
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CNN

Cnn: Sights and Sounds Gallery the Main Event

For Students 9th - 10th
Audio and video coverage of the reigning champion Bill Clinton and challenger Bob Dole during presidential debates. Comprehensive site with candidates' views on many issues as well as a full debate transcript.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Factfile

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gain insight into the history behind January 20th becoming Inauguration Day for the United States.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inauguration Trivia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Uncover all types of U.S. Presidential Inauguration trivia at this site.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Having a Ball at the Inauguration

For Students 3rd - 8th
When was the first Inaugural Ball and how has the big event become what it is today? Here is the history from the first gala.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980:the Election of 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the pivotal election of 1968, which pitted Richard Nixon against Hubert Humphrey in a race shaped by backlash against the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.
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CNN

Cnn: Presidential Debates Sights & Sounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site complete with audio and video of the final debate as well as a complete transcript, photographs, and candidates' views on a variety of issues.