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PBS

Pbs American Experience: Domestic Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Nixon "Proposed a dramatic restructuring of American government." Some of his issues include: civil rights, women's issues, and redirecting power from the federal government.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most controversial presidents since Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, learn more than just the basic facts in this article about Richard M. Nixon's presidency.
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US National Archives

Nara: Nixon Presidential Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
NARA provides documents important to the Nixon era. Student can also access White House tapes of Nixon's speeches and conversations.
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A&E Television

Biography: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a comprehensive life history of Nixon (1913-1994 CE). It also offers links to related people and websites.
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Digital History

Digital History: Detente

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most remarkable foreign policies of the 20th century, Nixon pursued detente in hopes of easing tensions with the Communist world.
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US National Archives

Nara: American Originals: President Nixon's Resignation Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short site that highlights the diary of Nixon on July 20, 1969, the day of the historic moon walk. There's also a picture of Nixon talking to the Apollo II astronauts while they are on the moon.