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Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Ohio Gang

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive summary with interesting facts and information on the Ohio Gang, a group of close friends favored by President Harding were involved in bribery and corruption.
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Other

Historical Society of Pennsylvania: William Bauchop Wilson Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of Labor, William Wilson, introduces the information available about his correspondence and other important writings housed at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: In Memoriam: David Franklin Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this University of Texas memorial to David Houston, who served as Woodrow Wilson's Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Treasury.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Henry Knox: Secretary of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Henry Knox, George Washington's first Secretary of War. Particularly interesting is his intent to honor the treaties made with the Native Americans.
Website
US National Archives

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library: History of Hoover Ball

For Students 5th - 8th
Herbert Hoover had a creative way to stay fit while president - Hoover-Ball. All that was needed was a medicine ball and net. Hoover played rain or shine every day except Sundays. Read the following history of the game and directions....
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Dennison

For Students 9th - 10th
William Dennison, Jr. (November 23, 1815 - June 15, 1882) was a Whig and Republican politician from Ohio. He served as the 24th Governor of Ohio and as U.S. Postmaster General in the Cabinet of President Abraham Lincoln during the...