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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Richard Nixon's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Sickened Economy

For Students 5th - 8th
The U.S. economy in the 1970s staggered and fell in the 1970s. Read about the reasons for the depressed economy marked by high inflation and high unemployment.
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The History Place

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the background and events leading to the Articles of Impeachment being drawn up against Richard Nixon by the House Judiciary Committee.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Fred J. Maroon & the Nixon Years

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a photojournalist's look at the Nixon years from 1970-1974. Text accompanies the photographs of some of the most extraordinary events of the 20th century.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: The Pursuit of Justice

For Students 9th - 10th
This book analyzes 30 Supreme Court cases chosen by a group of Supreme Court justices and leading civics educators as the most important for American citizens to understand. An additional 100 significant cases included in state history...
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Curated OER

The History Place: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a summary article covering the political life of Nixon and the events that lead to his impeachment. The material covers the Watergate scandal,the actual articles of impeachment, and the...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Political Storms 1968 1980: Jimmy Carter in the Aftermath of the Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Carter years details events from the 1976 election of Jimmy Carter including the Camp David Peace Accord, the Iranian hostage crisis, and a crippling domestic economy. With questions for critical thinking and discussion.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most controversial presidents since Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, learn more than just the basic facts in this article about Richard M. Nixon's presidency.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Richard M. Nixon, with links to important speeches he made.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Politics From Camelot to Watergate

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the state of the United States between the election of 1960 and 1968. See how a nation full of enthusiasm and confidence could become so divided in eight short years.