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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George Bush for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about George Bush (H.W.) who was the 41st president of the United States on this site.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Disputed Election of 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Online summary of the dispute over the presidential election of 2000 and the outcome.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Budgets and Deficits

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the George H. W. Bush administration policies on finance and spending.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Portraits of Texas Governors

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In U.S. history, two families have had a father and a son hold the office of President. Learners can use research skills to look into the office of the President and the two families that have followed the old adage - "Like father, like...
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US Department of State

America.gov: American Life: Bridge to the 21st Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete coverage of the 2004 Election including information on the candidates, news reports, video, interactive resources, and important issues.
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CNN

Cnn: Transcript: Who Could Best Prevent Another 9/11?

For Students 9th - 10th
September 30, 2004, presidential debate is presented in an extremely interesting manner by CNN. The transcript is broken down by question with links to other questions and responses.
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PBS

Online Newshour:domestic Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an ongoing collection of articles and resources providing current and past news on domestic security and the war on terrorism. Gives facts on our domestic surveillance programs, the National Security Agency, the USA Patriot Act...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
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New York Times

New York Times: Campaign 2004: The Presidential Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page that contains an a slideshows of the 2004 presidential debates with analysis, video of the debates, and transcripts.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Election of 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2000 presidential election was the closest in Electoral College history and the first to be decided by the Supreme Court. This source explains what happened on election night and the following month. Included are references for...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Navigating Medicare's New Drug Benefit

For Students 9th - 10th
In question and answer format, NPR takes a look at Medicare's new drug program and its effect on senior citizens. Links to numerous other NPR reports on this subject. 1/27/2006
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Idea Labs: Mr. President

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent interactive learning site that features portraits, quotes, and facts about each U.S. President from George Washington to George W. Bush.
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Speeches From the 2004 Republican National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of a number of speeches made at the 2004 Republican National Convention.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: General Colin L. Powell, Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on the former Secretary of State, Colin Powell who rose through the ranks to become military general before becoming the first African-American to reach the high rank of Secretary of State, appointed by George W. Bush.
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CNN

Cnn: Special Report: Corporate Corruption: Enron

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the corporate corruption that plagued the business world during George W. Bush's administration. Includes brief descriptions of all of the major corporate scandals: Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, ImClone, and many others. Plus a list...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Samuel Alito Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Senate hearings on the nomination by President George W. Bush of Samuel Alito in January, 2006. You can find out why the hearings and the nomination were so contentious.
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Curated OER

Washington Post: First Presidential Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript, video, and analysis of the first Presidential debate between George W. Bush and John Kerry in 2004.
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CNN

Cnn: White House Chief of Staff Resigns

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article informing of the surprise resignation of President Bush's White House chief of Staff, Andrew Card. Includes text of Bush's 3/28/06 speech and brief biographical data on Josh Bolten, his successor.
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Election 2004: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Polling reports featuring results from various opinion polls that match Bush, Kerry and Nader. Diverse subjects are included. Updated when new polls are released.
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Biography Shelf: Short Biography of Condoleezza Rice

For Students 9th - 10th
An inspiring look at the life of Condoleezza Rice whose determination and focus led her to become the U.S. Secretary of State under the Bush administratrion.

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