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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Chester A. Arthur
Short animated video [1:13] from PBS 60-Second Presidents series on the life and presidency of Chester A. Arthur. Includes a fact sheet with questions and background essay on Arthur.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Grover Cleveland
60-Second Presidents video [1:15] on Grover Cleveland. Supplemental materials include background essay on Cleveland, fact sheet and questions to accompany video and an activity for students in which they manage a presidential campaign....
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Benjamin Harrison
Lively video [1:09] on the accomplishments and failures of Benjamin Harrison's presidency. Support materials for students include background essay on Harrison and fact sheet with questions to follow along with the video.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Grover Cleveland
60-Second Presidents video [1:18] on Grover Cleveland after he was elected a second time and became the 24th U.S. president. Support materials for teachers and students include background essay on Cleveland and fact sheet with video...
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: William Mckinley
60-Second Presidents piece summarizes the presidency of William Mckinley in a lively animated video. [1:16] Includes support materials for students.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: William Howard Taft
60-Second Presidents video [1:22] outlining the policies of the William Howard Taft presidency during the Progressive Era. Includes background essay on Taft and fact sheet for students to use during the video.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Woodrow Wilson
60-Second Presidents video [1:19] on the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. Students will learn about the domestic and foreign policies of this two term president. Support material for students included.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Calvin Coolidge
60-Second Presidents video [1:14] on the life and presidency of Calvin Coolidge.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Herbert Hoover
Lively informative video [1:22] on the challenges and setbacks of the Herbert Hoover presidency. Includes background essay on Herbert Hoover and fact sheet for students.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Harry S. Truman
60-Second Presidents video [1:19] on Harry S. Truman. Students learn why President Truman was disliked when he left office and why he will be remembered. Includes fact sheet and background information handouts for students.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower
60-Second Presidents video on the two term president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Students can follow along the video with a fact sheet and read background essay for additional information. [1:21]
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: John F. Kennedy
60-Second Presidents video [1:20] accompanied by background essay and student fact sheet on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Richard Nixon
Video [1:15] offers a look at the life and presidency of Richard Nixon. Designed for students in grades 4 and up. Accompanying fact sheet and background essay to support student learning.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Gerald Ford
Animated video [1:17] on the presidency of Gerald Ford. Students will enjoy the humorous style of this short piece. Supplemental materials for teachers and students include fact sheet with writing prompt and background essay.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Jimmy Carter
Fun video [1:21] hitting the highlights of Jimmy Carter's life and presidency. Student handouts provide text of background essay on Jimmy Carter and supplemental fact sheet to follow along with the video.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Ronald Reagan
Animated video [1:18] on the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. As part of the PBS learning series on presidents, this site offers supplemental handouts for students.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Bill Clinton
Lively video [1:15] sums up the success and failures of Bill Clinton's presidency. Background essay for further reading and fact sheet with writing prompts provided to supplement learning.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: George W. Bush
Short animated video [1:18] on the presidency and legacy of George W. Bush. Includes supplemental materials for teachers and students.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Barack Obama
Animated video [1:05] summarizing the accomplishments and challenges of President Barack Obama's two terms in office. Supplemented with fact sheet and background essay on Barack Obama.
