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George Washington University

Nixon: "Brazil Helped Rig the Uruguayan Elections"

For Students 9th - 10th
A critical account of the Nixon Administration's policies towards the elections of 1971 in Uruguay. Newly declassified documents give us a revised picture of Latin American policies.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the accomplishments and defeats of President Richard M. Nixon's administration.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Richard M. Nixon: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the foreign policy of the Nixon administration with a focus on China, the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the U.S.S.R., and Vietnam.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Nixon's Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive study tool reviewing the U.S. foreign policy during the Nixon administration. Take advantage of this PowerPoint Presentation.
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US National Archives

Nara: Nixon Presidential Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
NARA provides documents important to the Nixon era. Student can also access White House tapes of Nixon's speeches and conversations.
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A&E Television

Biography: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a comprehensive life history of Nixon (1913-1994 CE). It also offers links to related people and websites.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Three Presidencies: Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon

For Students 11th
The domestic policies of three Presidents from the 1960s are examined, including Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. The tutorial looks at their political initiatives, what worked and what didn't. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Other

Hsi: When Elvis Met Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine a photograph and documents from the famous Nixon and Elvis meeting and then determine the cause of the meeting.
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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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The History Place

The History Place: Gerald R. Ford Pardoning Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site for a brief history of the Watergate scandal & the text of President Ford's speech announcing his official pardon of Richard Nixon. You can access an audio clip of the speech as well as view the original written...
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PBS

Pbs American Experience: Domestic Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Nixon "Proposed a dramatic restructuring of American government." Some of his issues include: civil rights, women's issues, and redirecting power from the federal government.
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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Richard Nixon as President

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Nixon's presidency, including his strategy to get the United States out of the Vietnam War, his foreign policy maneuvers with China and the Soviet Union, and his fall from grace due to the Watergate scandal.
Primary
US National Archives

National Archives: When Nixon Met Elvis

For Students 9th - 10th
The behind-the-scenes story of the famous 1970 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley, as told through original letters, memoranda, and photographs.
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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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Northern Virginia Community College

Nvcc: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief background information about Richard Nixon. It links to other Presidents that preceded him and other important political figures. There are also links to important speeches and letters from Nixon.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Nixon & the Imperial Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a mutiple choice quiz having to do with Nixon's Presidency.
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The Washington Post

Washington Post: Special Reports: Revisiting Watergate

For Students 9th - 10th
A retrospective of the Watergate crisis, compiled from the resources of the newspaper largely responsible for first bringing the crimes of the Nixon administration to light. Includes a chronology, an analysis of key players, links to...
Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry A. (Heinz Alfred) Kissinger

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Henry Kissinger who served in dual roles of Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Richard M. Nixon and played a major part in U.S. diplomacy.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: President Ford Pardons Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
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US National Archives

Nara: American Originals: President Nixon's Resignation Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short site that highlights the diary of Nixon on July 20, 1969, the day of the historic moon walk. There's also a picture of Nixon talking to the Apollo II astronauts while they are on the moon.
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Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly

American History: Election of 1960 Brings Close Race Between Kennedy, Nixon

For Students 5th - 8th
This program from Voice of America, The Making of a Nation, presents events in American history. This segment begins with a review of the Eisenhower administration as a background to the campaign and election of 1960. Read or listen to...
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Watergate, Gerald Ford, and the Nixon Pardon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan on an incredible chain of events that led to Ford's presidency. Students learn about this tale of American history, beginning with the Watergate break-in, the Saturday Night Massacre, and an accelerating crisis that would...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Becoming Free Webisode 16

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.