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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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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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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Nixon Tapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of Margaret Warner's interview with Stanley Kutler on his book, Abuse of Power, detailing the sections of the Nixon tapes which show the President's misuse of constitutional power, resulting in his impeachment. Insights into...
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Landmark Cases: United States v. Nixon (1974)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a great resource for teaching about this key Supreme Court case that dealt with the issue of executive privilege, and became known as the Watergate Scandal. Included is the complete text of the opinion.
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Potus: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Andrew Johnson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Teaching Tennessee History: Lesson Plans for the Classroom Volume Vi [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From Tennessee to the White House, these series of lesson plans explore the journeys of Presidents Jackson, Polk and Johnson.
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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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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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Curated OER

The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place is an excellent site to research President Clinton's Impeachment. A brief biography of Clinton, events leading up to the impeachment, articles of impeachment, and the consequences.
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Digital History

Digital History: Watergate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Article 2 of the Us Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Article 2 of the US Constitution deals with the establishment of the Executive Branch, the election of the President and Vice-President, the powers and responsibilities of the President, and the process of impeachment.
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BBC

Bbc News: Text of Clinton's Farewell Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News contains the text of Clinton's farewell address to the nation in which he sums up the high points of his administration: good economy, high home ownership, air and drinking water are safer, and the like.
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A&E Television

History.com: 7 Things You Might Not Know About the Us Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out seven surprising facts about how the nation's highest court works and how it's changed over the years.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 - July 31, 1875) was the seventeenth President of the United States (1865-69), succeeding to the Presidency upon the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He was one of only two U.S. Presidents to be...

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