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Smithsonian Institution

New American Roles

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George H. W. Bush's biography, events occurring during his presidency with explanations, an image gallery, a collection of video clips, and more.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicle the events of the 41st President of the United States of America. AmericanPresident.org presents the viewer with a comprehensive look at George Bush through his life.
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PBS

Character Above All: George H W Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay about George Bush by Micheal R. Beschloss, who examines the president's character.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at the several presidents and their actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on George Bush to see and hear his speech about the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Cold War ends.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Franklin Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive site from the National Portrait Gallery explores presidential actions in relation to the Cold War from the Yalta Conference to the presidency of George H.W. Bush. Click on Franklin Roosevelt to find out about the decisions...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President George Bush for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about George Bush (H.W.) who was the 41st president of the United States on this site.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Republican National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention. President Bush's speech, links to other resources, text and audio of other speeches and reports can be found on this site.
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University of California

Roho: 1990 1992 Early 1990s Recession

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the recession at the end of George H.W. Bush's presidency, its causes, and results.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Panama and Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of Panama and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiated by President George Bush and ratified during the Clinton administration.
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PBS

Pbs: The Iran Contra Affair

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides a good summary of the Iran-Contra Affair. This is a summary of how this event is covered in the PBS film " The American Experience".
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.