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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Ronald Reagan and George h.w. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
Lesson Plan
Other

George W. Bush Presidential Library: Teaching Primary and Secondary Sources

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive lesson plan provides a fact sheet, reusable worksheets, source scenarios, and assessments.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George H.W. Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Primary
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Health Care Coverage Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
News story and discussion from February, 2006 covering President George W. Bush's Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their effectiveness. Audio, Video and transcript of report is available.
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PBS

Pbs: Energy and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to the environmental record of the George W. Bush Administration. It examines everything from nuclear energy and waste to better fuel efficiency in SUVs.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Rice on Iraq, War and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of an interview of National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice in September of 2002, discussing President George W. Bush's ideas about moving the US into war against Iraq.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Bush Welcomes Probe of Cia Leak

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2004: CNN reports on the reaction to President George W. Bush to the announcement that the Justice Department would investigate the revealing of Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative. There is also some history of the...
Article
CNN

Cnn: Bush: 'I Take Responsibility'

For Students 9th - 10th
As criticism of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina mounted, President George W. Bush took responsibility for the government's failures. Report from September, 2005.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
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PBS

Character Above All: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay about George Bush by Micheal R. Beschloss, who examines the president's character.
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Other

Texas on Line: George H. W. Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a very general biography about the 41st President, George H. W. Bush that includes a creative cartoon image. Covers family information, his presidency, and provides a bibliography for more information.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Mr. Bush in Mexico (02/16/01)

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion on President George W. Bush's meeting with then Mexican President Vicente Fox, as they talked about drug issues, immigration, and other topics.
Article
FOX News

Fox News: Bush Picks Roberts for Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
July, 2005, article discussing President Bush's choice of John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. Find photos, video, related stories, links, and other resources on this very thorough news site.
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Curated OER

Cnn: President George W. Bush the First 100 Days

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN offers information on Bush's actions, reactions, approval ratings, and more on President George W. Bush's first 100 days in office. Has many related stories linked from the main page.
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Curated OER

George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Image of former president, George W. Bush.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the 2000 Election Came Down to a Supreme Court Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
As Florida's electoral votes became too close to call, controversy ensued over hanging chads, dimpled chads and butterfly bullets. Five hundred thirty-seven votes. That's all that separated Democrat Al Gore and his Republican challenger...
Interactive
Other

George Bush Presidential Library Foundation: Cold War Dare

For Students 9th - 10th
A Cold War strategy game where you must make critical decisions about how much the United States should support the burgeoning democratic movement in Eastern Europe at the risk of provoking the ire of the Soviet Union. Has three levels...
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Barbara Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Barbara Bush also known as Mrs. George H.W Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
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CNN

Cnn: Bush's State of the Union Speech 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided is the complete text of President Bush's State of the Union address given on January 31st, 2006.
Primary
Other

September 11 news.com: President Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents President Bush's reaction and speeches after the September 11, 2001terrorist attacks in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington.
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Other

Nrdc :Rewriting the Rules: The Bush Administration's Environmental Record

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines the president's environmental policy. Site primarily focuses on Bush and his policies towards the national parks. Report can be downloaded in pdf form from the right side of the page.
Article
Other

Groups Urge Bush to Keep Steel Tariffs

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article by the Pittsburgh Times about groups that are trying to persuade the Bush Administration from revoking the controversial steel tariffs. A great article that describes how the tariffs are a way to help the ailing...
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Curated OER

Harriet Miers and President George W Bush in Texas in 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article with biographical information about Harriet Miers, President George W. Bush's original nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicle the events of the 41st President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org presents the viewer with a comprehensive look at George Bush through his life.

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