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University of Texas at Austin

U of Texas: Photojournalism and the American Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Texas, Austin, explores photojournalism with images of recent American presidents and their times. Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton are shown.
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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 1962

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a clear, succinct look at the Cuban Missile Crisis, its causes, and the results. See how direct and indirect communication between President Kennedy and Soviet leader, Nikita Khruschev, resolved this potentially horrific...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Remember the Ladies: The First Ladies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides lesson plans that explore the First Ladies. Covers many aspects of the images and duties expected of the First Ladies. Provides numerous links to photos and other sites with extensive biographical information.
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Tramline

Tramline: The American Presidency Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn all about the history behind the office of the President of the United States and some interesting facts about past administrations. There is a complete list of teacher resources and a virtual tour of the American...
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CNN

Cnn: White House Chief of Staff Resigns

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article informing of the surprise resignation of President Bush's White House chief of Staff, Andrew Card. Includes text of Bush's 3/28/06 speech and brief biographical data on Josh Bolten, his successor.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Grades K 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can learn all about the U.S. Government! Find information on our nation, how our government works, your own neighborhood, and the main government symbols. Games and other activities are also included!
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Ford Library Photographic Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
View the 100 most often requested GRF photos and pictures from the White House photographic office. Site by ibiblio.org.
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: u.s. Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Module in which students and teachers can find information through videos, library or museum sites on presidents of the United States as well as general information on the presidency and the White House.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America

For Teachers K
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Learning About Our Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson is designed to inform students about the organization of our nation's government. Students will be introduced to the three branches of American government and the responsibilities of each. They will discuss the requirements...
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The White House

The White House: The Legislative Branch

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief summary of the the Legislative Branch of government and guidelines for membership. The powers of Congress, the legislative process, and even the oversights made by government, to prevent abuse of power, are discussed.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: White House Accused of Hindering Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Members of the committee that is investigating the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina are accusing the White House of refusing to provide documents, officials for questioning, etc. The White House contends that their...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: August 19: British Troops Land in Maryland & Television

For Students 9th - 10th
An account from the Library of Congress of the famous burning of Washington where Dolley Madison saved priceless treasures from the White House minutes before the British entered the city as well as other historical events, including...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: A Glorious Burden

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the lives and careers of the presidents (current through 2001), particularly the burdens that the office imposes, by examining documents and artifacts that clarify the powers of the office, the role of presidential campaigns, life...
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The White House

The White House: Federal Agencies & Commissions

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of federal agencies and commissions with a link to a complete list of them.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Washington: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
North facade of the White House (Washington)

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