Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Election, 1876
A map of the United States showing the results of the 1876 presidential campaign, one of the most disputed and intense elections in American history. The map is color-coded to show the states carried by the Republicans (Rutherford Hays),...
Curated OER
New York Times: Election 2004, George W. Bush
The New York Times's coverage of President George W. Bush in the 2004 election. Content includes recent news stories, a look at Bush's stand on numerous issues, campaign multimedia, and more.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Vote 2008
Vote 2008 is the official election web page for PBS Online News Hour. Find analysis of candidates and their latest moves as they journey down the presidential campaign trail. There is also a link to the Election 2008 Vote by Issue Quiz.
Ohio State University
E History: 1912: Competing Vision for America
An evaluation of the 1912 Presidential election. Shows the competing viewpoints at this time in American history and the different aspects of the 1912 election. Click on the other links to learn more about the election through political...
Digital History
Digital History: Watergate
This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan:immigration 2004
PBS presents a lesson plan for teachers to use to educate students on immigration to the United States which is a major issue in the election of 2004. Students can take a practice citizenship test to see if they can pass.
Vassar College
Vassar School: 1896: A Website of Political Cartoons: Protective Tariffs
This site is provided for by Vassar College. 1896, A Website of Political Cartoons provides a look at the controversial topic of Tariffs in the election of 1896 and the cartoons it generated at the time.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Electoral College Controversy 1876
Thomas Nast's political cartoon from a Harper's Weekly 1877 edition plus a description of the dispute over the election of 1876.
Other
Theodore Roosevelt Association: Bull Moose Years of Theodore Roosevelt
A very interesting look at the rift in the Republican Party in the campaign of 1912 and the resultant third-party candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt. Read about what the Bull Moose Party stood for and the states that supported it in the...
Vassar College
1896: The Republican Party
From the comprehensive Vassar College project about the politics of 1896, this article relates the state of the Republican Party in that year and its party platform for the election of 1896.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: William Jennings Bryan
Wikipedia offers an overview of the life of William Jennings Bryan that discusses his campaign for President in 1896 and his life after he was defeated in the election. Also includes links to information on the Elections of 1896, 1900...
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Alf Landon, g.o.p. Stand Bearer, Dies at 100
The New York Times's obituary on politician Alf Landon presents a great overview of his life and political career. It discusses his upbringing, his campaign for presidency, his landslide defeat in the 1936 election against FDR, and the...
PBS
The 30 Second Candidate: Historical Timeline 1964
Here, read about and watch some of the famous campaigns ads produced and presented during the 1964 Presidential campaign.
Other
President Elect: 1908
An overview of the candidates for president in the election of 1908 in which the primary candidates were William H. Taft, William Jennings Bryan, and Eugene V. Debs. The electoral map shows how split the country was between Republicans...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Lesson Plan: The Presidential Nominating System
This lesson may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson, students will understand the process by which...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here, read about the 1964 election, through which Republicans planned to "unseat President Lyndon Johnson." Learn about the man nominated by the Republicans, Barry Goldwater, about Johnson's own feelings of inadequacy, and about the 1964...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Lesson: The Presidential Nominating System
This lesson may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson, students will understand the process by which...
Vassar College
Vassar College: 1896: Populist Party Platform
This 1896, Website of Political Cartoons page presents the People's (Populist) Party platform of 1896. The platform discusses the finances, railroads and telegraphs, the public lands, the referendum, the territories, public salaries,...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: American Franchise
A very interesting explanation of the make-up of voters in the election of 1880. The country was evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. Find out about the policies of each during the 1870s and 1880s.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mark Hanna
A brief biography of Republican Party "kingmaker," Mark Hanna, who was primarily responsible for the candidacy of William McKinley in the election of 1896.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Theodore Roosevelt, 1912
The resource investigates Theodore Roosevelt. Students listen to Roosevelt speak during the Presidential campaign of 1912.
Smithsonian Institution
Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Poster as Portraiture: Goldwater for President
View Senator Barry Goldwater's presidential election poster and read the text that explains the poster.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.