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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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Other

Real Clear Politics: Polls: Election 2016 Presidential Polls

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with news and information on the polls of the 2016 presidential campaign.
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US Senate

United States Senate: Presidential Succession

For Students 9th - 10th
Article which discusses the controversies of the establishment of the Presidential Succession Act of 1792. Contains links to related historical information.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: 2008 Election Map of Primaries

For Students 9th - 10th
Great interactive map that shows primary and caucus results for the 2008 Presidential election plus House, Senate, and Governor elections. Click on a state for up to date news stories.
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Website
Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1884 Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
The campaign of 1884 was filled with scandals and recriminations from both parties. Read about the conventions that selected presidential candidates and read about the campaigns and election.
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Website
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Death of John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
The John F. Kennedy Library provides a detailed, historical account of the events leading up to and following the death of the president. Included with the text are videos and pictures of the significant moments that took place during...
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Handout
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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Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1880 Cartoon List

For Students 9th - 10th
This fabulous site compiles political cartoons from Harper's Weekly for the campaing of 1880. The cartoons are drawn by Thomas Nast, and each cartoon is thoroughly explained. A great resource.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Presidential Elections and the Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th
This congressional record of the proceedings of the Electoral Commission of 1877 includes primary source documents that give insight into the functions of the electoral college. Includes discussions of vote counting, contested results...
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PPT
Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource consists of a picture and synopsis of each President?s life. Topics included are highlights of presidency, political term, and political party.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Obama's Transition to Power

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides in-depth news coverage of Obama's presidential transition including analysis, interviews, background reports, a list of key positions (named as they are filled), and related links. Continuously updated.
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National Center for Public Policy Research

National Center: Acceptance Speech: 1964 Republican National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of Barry Goldwater's acceptance speech for the presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican National Convention.
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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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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Rwanda to Elect President for 1st Time Since Killings

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An account of the events leading up to the first presidential election in Rwanda since 1994. Paul Kagame is the obvious leader, but there are questions and actions which make one wonder how democratic...
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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.
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Website
Harp Week

Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1880 Garfield v. Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
Just getting candidates for president was a trial for both the Republicans and Democrats in the election of 1880. Read about the factions in each party, and the several hopefuls wishing for the nomination. Find out about the platforms of...
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Website
US National Archives

National Archives: Running for Office

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of political cartoons by Clifford K. Berryman that illustrate the presidential campain trail. Most of these cartoons appeared on the front page of Washington newspapers from 1898 through 1948.
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Handout
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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Handout
Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Oratory

For Students 3rd - 8th
Which President had the best Inaugural speech? Who had the longest speech? Find out here.
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Handout
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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Handout
Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Addresses of u.s. Presidents

For Students 3rd - 8th
From George Washington to George W. Bush, find the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents in this complete file.
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Handout
McGraw Hill

Nation of Nations: Reconstructing the Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the reconstruction of the union. Includes the following sections: presidential reconstruction, congressional reconstruction, reconstruction in the South, Black aspirations,and the abandonment of reconstruction. From McGraw...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Debating Our Destiny: Teacher Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the relevance of presidential debates by examining debate transcripts and video clips from 1976-1996.
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Handout
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: National Medal of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Medal of Science was established by its 86th Congress as a Presidential Award to be given in recognition of outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences.