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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: John F. Kennedy
60-Second Presidents video [1:20] accompanied by background essay and student fact sheet on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Richard Nixon
Video [1:15] offers a look at the life and presidency of Richard Nixon. Designed for students in grades 4 and up. Accompanying fact sheet and background essay to support student learning.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Gerald Ford
Animated video [1:17] on the presidency of Gerald Ford. Students will enjoy the humorous style of this short piece. Supplemental materials for teachers and students include fact sheet with writing prompt and background essay.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Jimmy Carter
Fun video [1:21] hitting the highlights of Jimmy Carter's life and presidency. Student handouts provide text of background essay on Jimmy Carter and supplemental fact sheet to follow along with the video.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Ronald Reagan
Animated video [1:18] on the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. As part of the PBS learning series on presidents, this site offers supplemental handouts for students.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Bill Clinton
Lively video [1:15] sums up the success and failures of Bill Clinton's presidency. Background essay for further reading and fact sheet with writing prompts provided to supplement learning.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: George W. Bush
Short animated video [1:18] on the presidency and legacy of George W. Bush. Includes supplemental materials for teachers and students.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Barack Obama
Animated video [1:05] summarizing the accomplishments and challenges of President Barack Obama's two terms in office. Supplemented with fact sheet and background essay on Barack Obama.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Ap Us History Study Guide, Study Skills: Db Qs
Video [2:16] instructs students sitting for the AP U.S. History exam on how to approach and answer a Document-Based Essay question (DBQ). Teaches students how to construct strong evidence based essays.
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Tom Richey: The Adams Administration
Video [13:36] overview for students of U.S. History and AP U.S. on the challenges and failures of John Adams' administration (1797-1801).
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Hail to the Chief: The Presidential Election
Video tutorial offers a comprehensive look at presidential elections that include: political parties, qualifications needed to be president, how caucuses and primaries work, the voting process, and the role of the electoral college. [20:36]
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt
Video [1:26] highlights on the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and how he ushered the U.S. into the 20th Century. With background essay on Roosevelt's life and fact sheet with questions pertaining to the video.
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt
60-Second Presidents video [1:23] on the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Students will learn about the many accomplishments of Roosevelt's unprecedented 12 year term. Student handouts include fact sheet and background essay on...
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Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
A look at the life and presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson in a short video [1:19] from the PBS learning series, 60-Second Presidents. Supplemental materials includes fact sheet and background essay provided for students and teachers.