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New York Times

New York Times: Clinton Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of several articles on Clinton and the impeachment trial. Includes audio and video links as well.
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CNN

Cnn: Brazil's Senate Ousts Dilma Rousseff in Impeachment Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
Weeks following the Rio Olympics and a few months after being suspended, Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff is found guilty of breaking budgetary laws and officially removed from office permanently. Get the full story. [2:26]
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Bill Clinton Impeachment

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the Bill Clinton impeachment and the Senate trial that led to his acquittal provides detailed facts and a summary of one of the important events during his presidential term in office.
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Thomas Nast: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Within the article about the President's impeachment is this brief article about cartoonist Thomas Nast, who started as a cartoonist during the Civil War, but saw his greatest influence in the take-down of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Impeachment Trial Chief Justice Rehnquist

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of William Rehnquist, one of the Supreme Court Chief Justices observing the U.S. Senate trial of President Clinton.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Impeachment Trial of President Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
All you want to know on the famous trial and proceedings held in 1999. There are official transcripts, letters from Monica Lewisky, the Starr report and much, much more.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: United States Constitution: Article Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Article II from the U.S. Constitution, as well as detailed annotations that explain the reasoning and subsequent impact of each clause and section of the Article. Content explores everything from the nature and scope of...
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Charles Sumner Opinion/trial of Andrew Johnson 1868

For Students 9th - 10th
Senator Charles Sumner gives his opinion on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868.
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University of California

History Project: Political Issues Behind the Trial of President Andrew Johnson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
High school lesson provides the background for the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson over the conflict between Congress and the President over Reconstruction of the South. Students are to use sections from 15 primary source...
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Other

Watergate.info: The Scandal That Destroyed Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of Watergate. Content includes a focus on what Watergate was, a chronology of events, a detailed look at the life and role of President Nixon, a look at the infamous "tapes," Nixon's impeachment and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Bill Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
The presidency of Bil Clinton was marked by great success and also a scandal leading to impeachment. Understand the logistics of his presidency by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the...
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Timeline of the Blagojevich Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the events leading to the impeachment of Illinois Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich. Photos and links to additional information are included. (01/30/09)
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Other

Dead Presidents: Andrew Johnson's Obituary

For Students 9th - 10th
Read online Andrew Johnson's obituary as published in the New York Times on August 1, 1875. Covers his personal and political life, as well as the events leading up to his impeachment trial.
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Curated OER

House Impeachment Hearings

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives accounts, both writen and audio, and photographs of the Senate Watergate hearings and the House Impeachment hearings.
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Curated OER

Famous American Trials: The Impeachment Trial of President Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Image of President Clinton in Senate impeachment trial.
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CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article I

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of Article I, sections 1-10, of the U.S. Constitution, establishing the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.
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CNN

Cnn: Watergate: Time Coverage 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of TIME Magazine's coverage of the events in the Watergate scandal leading up to Nixon's resignation during 1974.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Congressional Hearings

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives accounts, both written and audio, and photographs of the Senate Watergate hearings and the House Impeachment hearings.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: The Constitution in Action: Article I (Lab Team 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity students will analyze the Oaths of Senators for the Impeachment Trial of William Jefferson Clinton and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article I, sections 1-7 of the Constitution in action.
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Other

Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Tenure of Office Act 1867

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Tenure of Office Act and why it caused problems for Andrew Johnson, leading to his impeachment. From part of a larger site filled with primary source information about Johnson's trial.
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US National Archives

National Archives: Constitutional Issues: Watergate and the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan deals with the constitutional issue of indictment and impeachment of a U.S. President. Includes original documents and related teaching activities.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides extensive information regarding several American constitutional issues such as: impeachment, war powers, interstate commerce, and the amendment process. Hyperlinks can be found throughout each constitutional issue to...

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