The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections
Here's a great presentation on Elections for younger kids that includes information on Voting, Candidates, Conventions, the Campaign, and other topics concerning elections.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Clinton, Hillary Rodham 1947
Biographical sketch of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democratic Senator from New York, former First Lady and Secretary of State, and unsuccessful Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2016.
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Loc: Abraham Lincoln, u.s. Presidential Candidate
The Library of Congress provides numerous examples of photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln. Identifies when the picture was taken and where it was taken. Describes the connection of photographs and Abraham Lincoln.
CNN
Cnn: America Votes 2004: John Kerry
CNN offers important information about presidential candidate, John Kerry. Find biographical data, polling results, campaign funding, election news, and his viewpoints on many key issues.
Harp Week
Presidential Electons: 1912 Wilson v. Roosevelt v. Taft: Overview
The presidential elections in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were filled with drama from third parties, to a once defeated president running again and being elected, to a former president changing parties and running again. The...
Harp Week
Harp Week: The Presidential Elections: 1880 Garfield v. Hancock
Just getting candidates for president was a trial for both the Republicans and Democrats in the election of 1880. Read about the factions in each party, and the several hopefuls wishing for the nomination. Find out about the platforms of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Woodrow Wilson: Win the Election of 1912
In this interactive feature, you'll get the chance to form your own political party and try your hand at winning the Presidential Election of 1912. The election of 1912 featured four candidates: Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft,...
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Washington Post: 'That's It': A Two Year Quest Ends
Presidential candidate John Kerry concedes the election to President George W. Bush. Article is from November, 2004.
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Bush
Ambitious coverage of the 2004 elections, including George W. Bush winning re-election over John Kerry. Find links to a number of news articles, election results, profiles of candidates, electoral maps, and much more. Very thorough...
Cyberbee
Cyberbee: Election Lessons
These Election Lessons contain a variety of activities to use in your classroom, including a history of campaign buttons. Many of the links use primary sources from the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress
Loc: Oliphant's Anthem Presidential Campaigns
Collection of historically significant political cartoons about past presidential campaigns.
Other
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library: 1916 Election
Here is a multi-faceted look at the election of 1916. Read about the politics of the Democratic and Republican Parties and the results of the election. Also, find out about the interests of immigrants, women, African-Americans, and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.sp Election Poll, Variation 3
Members of the seventh grade math group have nominated a member of their group for class president. Every student in seventh grade will cast a vote. There are only 2 candidates in the race, so a candidate must receive at least 50% of the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.sp Election Poll, Variation 1
Members of the seventh grade math group have nominated a member of their group to be class president. Every student in seventh grade will cast a vote. There are 2 candidates in the race and a candidate needs at least 50% of the votes to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.sp Election Poll, Variation 2
Members of the seventh grade math group have nominated a member of their group for class president. Every student in seventh grade will cast a vote. There are only 2 candidates in the race, so a candidate must receive at least 50 percent...
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: 1888 Election: Harrison v. Cleveland
The campaigns and campaign styles of the two candidates for president in 1888 were very different. Read about the legacy of Grover Cleveland from his first term, and find out why Benjamin Harrison was successful in his presidential bid.
Other
Fdr Cartoon Archive: The Road to Pennsylvania Avenue
Reading political cartoons is a great way to follow current events. This compilation of cartoons follows the selection of a Democratic candidate for president from March through June, 1932. Franklin D. Roosevelt eventually won the...
Other
John Kasich
The official website for the John Kasich for president campaign 2016 offers news and issues about what this candidate stands for.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: January 31: John C. Fremont: The Pathfinder
A biography of a colorful but controversial character of the West, a candidate for president of the United States, and major-general during the Civil War.
Other
Seussville: Cat in the Hat Campaign Headquarters 2016
Every vote counts! The Cat in the Hat is running for President as the kids' candidate. Help choose his first order of business. Winning organization will receive $10,000!
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Shirley Chisholm
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress and a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president in 1972.
A&E Television
History.com: How Landing the First Man on the Moon Cost Dozens of Lives
NASA was preparing feverishly for a moon landing in a race against the former Soviet Union to honor slain president John F. Kennedy's 1961 pledge for the country to land a spacecraft on the moon (and return safely) before the end of the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "Morning in America"
Read about the mood of the United States people in 1980, and see how Ronald Reagan's agenda reflected that mood.
270 To Win
270towin: 1968 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1968 won by Richard Nixon, the last election in which two opposing candidates were vice-presidents.
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