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CBS

Cbs News: Growing Old, Baby Boomer Style

For Students 9th - 10th
January 2006, article discussing the aging baby-boomers, their health issues, and the impact on society.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A Baby Boomer in the White House

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the presidential election of 1992, which included a third-party candidate, focused on the economy, and unseated an incumbent.
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Age Data

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has data available on age at the following levels: National, State, County, and other. Other statistical sections are "International Data," "Baby Boomer," "Older (55+) Population," and "Elderly (65+) Population."
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Other

Baby Boomer Head Quarters: The Boomer Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
This page, part of the many pages offered by Boomer Headquarters, has many valuable statistics collected from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census along with interesting explanations of the numbers.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Baby Boom

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the baby boom in America after World War II - what caused it, why it lasted so long, and the far-reaching social and economic impact it has had on the United States.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Youth Revolt

For Students 9th - 10th
"Right on, man." Find what led to the nationwide rebellion of the Baby Boomer generation.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Baby Boom

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why there were so many babies born in the United States after World War II.
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Other

The Boomer Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the links on this site to get information about the years 1960-1975. For each individual year, the major events that occurred during that year are listed and discussed.
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Other

Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1960 1969

For Students 9th - 10th
An historical record worth delving into to understand the true culture of the 60s. Covers art, architecture, literature, education, fashion, historic events, music, and other aspects of the era.
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Digital History

Digital History: Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and Welfare [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief history of Social Security and its inception in the United States during the Great Depression, find out about the various programs that provide a social safety net to its citizens. See how these programs are funded,...