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Loc: Today in History: January 31: John C. Fremont: The Pathfinder

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Seussville: Cat in the Hat Campaign Headquarters 2016

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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!
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Shirley Chisholm

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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A&E Television

History.com: How Landing the First Man on the Moon Cost Dozens of Lives

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: "Morning in America"

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the mood of the United States people in 1980, and see how Ronald Reagan's agenda reflected that mood.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1968 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
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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270 To Win

270towin: 1940 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1940 won by Franklin D. Roosevelt. This election was the only occasion in American history in which a candidate was elected to a third term as president.
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Cnn America Votes 2004: John Kerry

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Center for Responsive Politics: Open Secrets

For Students 9th - 10th
Opensecrets.org is a non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy.
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Politics1.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Billed as the "Most comprehensive online guide to American politics," this site offers an overview of the national political scene. Particularly useful are the political ideology resources which present views from across the spectrum of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Millard Fillmore (January 7, 1800 - March 8, 1874) was the thirteenth President of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853, and the last member of the Whig Party to hold that office. He was the second Vice President to assume the...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Presidential Election by States, 1801

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1801 presidential election, and shows the 16 states, territories, disputed areas, and Spanish Florida. At the time, the Vice Presidency was determined by the Electoral College, with...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Charles Fremont

For Students 9th - 10th
(1813-1890) An American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first Presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Charles Fremont

For Students 9th - 10th
John Charles Fremont (January 21, 1813 - July 13, 1890), was an American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate of a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George B. Mc Clellan

For Students 9th - 10th
George Brinton McClellan was born at Philadelphia, December 3, 1826. He was for two years a student in the University of Virginia, but in 1842 he became a cadet at West Point, where he was the youngest in his class. He made his mark,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John C. Breckinridge

For Students 9th - 10th
General John C. Breckinridge (1821 - 1875) was a lawyer, U.S. Representative and Senator from Kentucky, the 14th Vice President of the United States, Southern Democratic candidate for President in 1860, a Confederate general in the Civil...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Cabell Breckinridge

For Students 9th - 10th
John Cabell Breckinridge was a lawyer, U.S. Representative, Senator from Kentucky, Vice President of the United States, Southern Democratic candidate for President in 1860, a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and the last...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maine: Neal Dow House

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Portland mayor and 1880 Prohibition Party candidate for U.S. president Neal S. Dow.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Charles Evans Hughes House

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Evans Hughes was a leader in the progressive movement, and 1916 presidential candidate. He held office as Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the United States, as well as multiple executive positions under several Presidents....
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Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, During the 2000 Election Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2004, report on the announcement that Ralph Nader was going to run for President of the United States as independent candidate. Video segment accompanies the report.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clinton B. Fisk

For Students 9th - 10th
General Fisk was the Prohibition candidate for the presidency of the U.S. in 1888.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Alexander Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Alexander Wise (December 3, 1806 - September 12, 1876) was an American statesman from Virginia. Henry A. Wise served in the United States Congress from 1833 to 1844. Wise was active in securing the election of John Tyler as Vice...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Charles Fremont

For Students 9th - 10th
Military officer and candidate for president
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jonathan P. Dolliver

For Students 9th - 10th
Dolliver was mentioned as a prominent candidate for vice-president in 1900.

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