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PPT
The White House

The White House: Photo Gallery: Celebrating President's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Cabinet Building

For Teachers 5th - 8th
This lesson takes a look at the history of the presidential cabinet, how the cabinet is built through the confirmation process, and why this elite group of people matters to you.
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Graphic
Library of Congress

Loc: Herblock's Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: President of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive article on the presidency of the United States. Learn about the history of this office, its responsibilities and its powers.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Gop's Efforts to Reach Hispanics

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the issue of immigration policy within the Republican party and how the issue may affect Republicans' ability to win Hispanic/Latino voters. Includes an audio version of the story.
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Website
Other

Reagan2020.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive tribute to President Ronald Reagan. Included are text of his major speeches, a biography, photos, his record while in office, and much more.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography 2. John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography of President John Adams featuring his professional career. Sections highlight the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 4. James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the professional career of President James Madison. Discover details about the era during his presidency, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 5. James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography highlighting the professional career of President James Monroe. Find details regarding the era of his term, his domestic policies, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 6. John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Quincy Adams. Find details of the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 7. Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President Andrew Jackson. Get details on his domestic policies, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as what was happening during his administration.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 8. Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of President Martin Van Buren featuring his professional life. Find details of the era and his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 9. William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography featuring the professional life of President William Henry Harrison. Find details of the era of his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 10. John Tyler

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Tyler. Find details of the eraduring his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 11. James Knox Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography highlighting the professional life of President James Knox Polk. Discover details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as identifying what was going on during his term.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 12. Zachary Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography highlighting the professional life of President Zachary Taylor. Discover details about his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as what was going on during his term.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 13. Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President Millard Fillmore. Discover the details of his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and understand the era during his administration.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 15. James Buchanan

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of President James Buchanan highlighting his professional life. Find details on his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as events going on during his administration.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 17. Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
The professional life of President Andrew Johnson is featured in this brief biography. Identify details of the era during his term, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 18. Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography featuring the professional life of President Ulysses S. Grant. Identify details of his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as events during the era of Grant's administration.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 19. Rutherford Birchard Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography of Rutherford B. Hayes highlighting his professional life. Discover particulars about his domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as identify what events were taking place during his term.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 21. Chester Alan Arthur

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise biography featuring the professional life of President Chester Alan Arthur. Identify the events during his administration, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 22/24. Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
A professional profile of President Grover Cleveland. Note Cleveland's domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and what was going on in the nation during his administrations.