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Professor Dave Explains

Ronald Reagan: The End of the Cold War (1981 – 1989)

9th - Higher Ed
Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity to become president, and as we now know, he wasn't the last. His presidency saw huge changes in both economic and foreign policy. What were these changes? What were the ramifications? Let's get a...
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PBS

Pbs: Wgbh American Experience: Reagan

9th - 10th
This multi-media website provides a timeline of the life of Ronald Reagan, fortieth President of the United States. Includes video clips from the documentary, biographical snapshots of his family and key players of his presidency,...
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Evil Empire and Peace Through Strength

9th - 10th
President Reagan once called the Soviet Union an "evil empire." Discover details about the trouble between the two nations. [1 min. 1 sec.]
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Reagan and Gorbachev

9th - 10th
Learn about the rapport between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. [52 secs.]
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Tear Down This Wall!

9th - 10th
Reagan to Gorbachev: Tear down this wall! [1 min. 28 secs.]
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Collapse of the Soviet System

9th - 10th
How did the Soviet Union dissolve? Find out on this podcast. [1:06]
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Ronald Reagan and the Presidency

9th - 10th
The legacy of Ronald Reagan is featured in this podcast. [1:24]
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: 10 Presidents One dictator/u.s. Cuba Policy

9th - 10th
NPR provides a discussion about the different U.S. presidents who have served during Castro's rule in Cuba. Also discusses Washington's policy toward Cuba over several decades. The article is dated 8/4/06.