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The Kennedy Administration and the Civil Rights Movement
Students evaluate the Kennedy Administration's involvement in the civil rights movement. In this Civil rights lesson, students read and take notes from speeches connected to the historic March on Washington from the National Archives in...
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: Urban Political Leaders: 1800s Early 1900s
Gives a description of political machines and their three parts that make up the machines. Also discusses what these political machines did and talks of their decline in the 20th century.
Georgetown University
Pdba: El Salvador: Political Database of the Americas
Information on the political parties in El Salvador and the dates they were founded. Includes names and telephone numbers of party leaders.
Other
Zpc: Political Leaders Peru
The Zarate's Political Collections (ZPC) record dates and figures of Peruvian leaders (heads of State) and links to biographies and photographs. It includes information and pictures of Jose Luis Bustamante y Rivero, Fernando Belaunde...
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Micmac: Spiritual Leaders and Authorities
Micmac and Maliseet culture was guided by political and spiritual leaders. Both were held in high regard for their ability to communicate with the "unseen world".
OpenStax
Open Stax: Gilded Age 1870 1900: Key Political Issues: Patronage, Tariffs, Gold
Political patronage was a big problem in the late 19th century and led to corruption within the government. This made it difficult to reform the civil service. Tariffs were another big issue and affected economic groups in different...
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources: Bangladesh Government
This site from Political Resources on the Net is a good resource for official websites on the government agencies of Bangladesh. Includes chiefs of state, cabinet members, the president, the parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) and embassies.
BBC
Bbc News: Mali's New Leader: Man of Contradictions
A look at the newly elected president of Mali,Amadou Toumani Toure. Find out how he went from a coup leader to giving power to another, to once again running and winning an election. (May 2002)
The Economist
The Economist: Rudd's Rise: Labor's Leader Tops the Polls for Now
This article shows the rise of Kevin Rudd, leader of the Labor Party in Australia, as a potential threat to take over as Prime Minister.
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Reuters: Ghana Swears in Opposition Leader Mills as President
John Atta Mills, previously Ghana's Opposition Leader, became that country's president in his third election attempt. This article gives good background information about Ghana's political history and its position as a democratic leader...
Smithsonian Institution
Civil War@smithsonian: Leaders
This site has photographs and paintings of Civil War leaders, both political and military. Clicking on the arrow will take you through pictures and brief biographies of the leaders. From the National Portrait Gallery.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Oil and Politics in Nigeria
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a May 2010 examination of the impact of oil production on politics in Nigeria. Also provides reports on the major ethnic groups, important leaders, religious diversity, and an archive of related PBS...
Wyzant
Wyzant: History and Politics Outloud: Winston Churchill and the Sinews of Peace Address
Resource provides "The Sinews of Peace Address," which is regarded as Winston Churchill's most important speech as Leader of the Opposition. In audio, also.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Brazil
A brief profile of Brazil's President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner
A brief profile of Argentine President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
The Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Stephen Harper
A brief profile of Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, the G20 leader hosting the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Felipe Calderon
A brief profile of former Mexican President Felipe Calderon, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: President Nicolas Sarkozy, France
A brief profile of French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Naoto Kan, Japan
A brief profile of Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Angela Merkel
A brief profile of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Kevin Rudd
A brief profile of Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Silvio Berlusconi
A profile of Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Dmitry Medvedev, Russian Federation
A brief profile of Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Lee Myung Bak
A brief profile of South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
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