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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Geo. Washington: 1st

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Review the text George Washington's first inaugural address given on April 30, 1789. RI.11-12.8 seminal U.S. texts
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: William Mc Kinley 1st

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the inaugural speech given by William McKinley on March 4, 1897.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Review a transcript John Quincy Adams's inaugural address given on March 4, 1825. Includes a short introduction that explains how Adams came to be president.
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Other

Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-president in his second term. Descriptions of him on Inauguration Day are interesting to read. The surprise selection, of course, became president upon Lincoln's death.
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Other

Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"

For Students 9th - 10th
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Abraham Lincoln's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Cleveland's biography, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Thomas Jefferson's biography, events in his life, an image gallery, several video clips.
Interactive
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George Washington's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Rutherford Birchard Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains an overview of Rutherford B. Hayes political career.
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BBC

Bbc News: Historic Moment as Obama Sworn In

For Students 9th - 10th
The swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States is covered through photos, videos, his inaugural speech, and supplemental stories and views. [20 January 2009]
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Other

Abraham Lincoln's Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lincoln Institute takes an in-depth look into the first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln. Details the climate on inauguration day, the location of Lincoln before, during and after the inauguration. Cites first hand accounts from those...
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Other

Gift of Speech: "On the Pulse of Morning" by Maya Angelou

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the poem "On The Pulse Of Morning" by Maya Angelou which was delivered on January 20, 1993, at the Inauguration of President Clinton.
Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections

For Students 3rd - 5th
One of the greatest rights of the American People is the right to vote for the candidate of their choice. Take a look at how this process works at this resource. Information is provided on Election Day, Voting, Election of the President,...
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson 1767 1845 a Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Groningen provides an excellent biography of Andrew Jackson. The details of his candidacy, election to the presidency, and his administration are important parts of this site.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: John Adams

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overall look at the life of America's second president, John Adams (1735-1826 CE). Contains small articles of information, as well as portraits, actual photos of inaugural addresses, obituary notices, and more.
Activity
Other

Theodore Roosevelt: Almanac of Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 1st - 9th
This site has everything about Theodore Roosevelt. Find his speeches, his family life, videos, his time in the military, as well as his presidency. The site is well laid out and easy to navigate.
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Curated OER

Scholastic: Inauguration Time Line

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy to use interactive timeline utilizing Macromedia Flash Player that provides brief facts on the inauguration of each American President and major events during their administrations. Also provides links to more in depth knowledge...
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Curated OER

Loc: Inaugural Pilgrim Finds Her History

For Students 9th - 10th
87 year old civil rights activist, Isaac Lowe, came from her small California town to Washington, D.C. to witness the inauguration of the President Barack Obama in 2009. Her story is featured in this article.
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Read Works

Read Works: Renewing America

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt from President Bill Clinton's 1993 inaugural address. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: General George Washington's Suit

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service has the suit worn by President George Washington on the day of his inauguration, April 30, 1789. Pictures of the suit are provided here.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Working Together for a Better Future

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt from President Richard Nixon's 1969 inaugural address. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Barack Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on President Barack Obama including link to footage of his 2009 Inaugural Address.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at George Washington, and the role he played in dertermining the future of the colonies. Content includes a biography, the time he spent in Williamsburg, his two inaugural addresses, an excerpt from a children's...