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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Richard Nixon's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Theodore Roosevelt's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Washington's First Inaugural Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents the full written document of President George Washington's first inaugural speech. Content includes information about the speech, images of the document itself, and a full transcript of the document.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Abraham Lincoln: Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address where he attempts to reach out the states that have seceded and assure them that his first priority is preservation of the Union.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Brief History of Presidential Inaugurations

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers comprehensive historical background on presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Includes images and a trivia quiz to test your knowledge.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information and lesson plan about Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as the first Republican President and the political unrest around the time of his election as the third President of the United States.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Exp:primary Resources: Second Inaugural Address 1937

For Students 9th - 10th
President Franklin Roosevelt's second inaugural address delivered in 1937. In this speech FDR calls for the nation to accept and prepare to move forward.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: First Inaugural Address 1933

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcription of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address delivered on March 4, 1933.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Read George Washington's two inaugural speeches and his Annual Messages which give an interesting review of the beginning of the new United States. Included are links to some other writings of Washington and an 1808 biography.
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University of Maryland

Voices of Democracy: George W. Bush, Second Inaugural Address (20 January 2005)

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of the Second Inaugural Address by George W. Bush in 2005 along with an interpretive essay that examines the ways that President George W.Bush's Second Inaugural Address reflected the assumptions of the Bush Doctrine, ideas...
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the inaugural address of John Adams and his speech to the Congress concerning the XYZ Affair. Be sure to read his State of the Nation Address in 1800, the first delivered in Washington, D.C., the new capital.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Included are James Madison's two inaugural addresses, his State of the Nation speeches, as well as other writings related to the Constitution. Of particular interest is his speech of 1812.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the inaugural address of John Quincy Adams and his subsequent State of the Nation speeches.
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Teaching American History

Teaching American History: Franklin D. Roosevelt: First Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcribed excerpts of President Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address delivered March 4, 1933.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Included here are Thomas Jefferson's two inaugural addresses and his State of the Nation speeches. You can follow Jefferson's increased distress concerning the young nation's treatment by European nations. Fascinating reading.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: James Monroe (1758 1831)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides texts to James Monroe's inaugural addresses and State of the Union addresses. The Monroe Doctrine text is from his 7th annual address to Congress. Links are provided for each of the other presidents, as well.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Martin Van Buren: 8th President of the Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
Site containing links to the text of four State of the Union Addresses (1837-1840) and one Inaugural Address (1837) of Martin van Buren, U.S. president from 1837 to 1841.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Addresses of u.s. Presidents

For Students 3rd - 8th
From George Washington to George W. Bush, find the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents in this complete file.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Oratory

For Students 3rd - 8th
Which President had the best Inaugural speech? Who had the longest speech? Find out here.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: William Mc Kinley

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Hoover's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Factfile

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gain insight into the history behind January 20th becoming Inauguration Day for the United States.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inauguration Trivia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Uncover all types of U.S. Presidential Inauguration trivia at this site.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Having a Ball at the Inauguration

For Students 3rd - 8th
When was the first Inaugural Ball and how has the big event become what it is today? Here is the history from the first gala.