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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: The Road to Abu Ghraib [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on prison abuse that occurred at the Abu Ghraib prison while under American control in late 2003.
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: World

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post, an internationally renowned newspaper published in Washington D.C., provides the latest news from around the globe. Content includes international headline news, in-depth reports, various editorials, as well as...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Almost Sunrise: Lesson Plan Clips

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many young scholars may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using five...
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CNN

Cnn: Transcript of Saddam Proceeding

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual transcript of the verbal interactions between Saddam Hussein and the judge on July 1, 2004 at his first appearance in Court. He claims to be the president of Iraq.
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Other

Vanderbilt University: Television News Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This archive from Vanderbilt University contains an "extensive and complete" collection of television news broadcasts. "The collection holds more than 30,000 individual network evening news broadcasts from the major U.S. national...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Suicide Bombers

For Students 9th - 10th
In this April, 2007 news segment from PBS, analysts try to explain why suicide bombers are willing to give up their lives for their cause.
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CNN

Cnn: Reactions of an American Journalist

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by a CNN reporter on her reactions to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004.
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BBC

Bbc News: Saddam Mocks Accusers in Court

For Students 9th - 10th
A British account of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004 to face charges that he gassed Kurds and committed other crimes.
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Faces of the Fallen

For Students 9th - 10th
Faces of the Fallen is a database that provides information on the US service members who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Information may be sorted by age, year of death, home state and military branch.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Toward a New Millennium

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the United States and the world on the cusp of the 21st century.
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Us atoday.com: Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
USA Today offers an insightful article, "Strain of Iraq War Showing on Bush, Those Who Know Him Say."
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Profile Tariq Aziz

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative, concise biography of Tariq Aziz, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister. There are also links to other Iraqi leaders.
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Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D Wv)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from NPR explores the faulty information and the possibility the case for war was based on invalid information. As part of President Bush's case for war with Iraq, he cited sources indicating that Iraq was attempting to...
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Bin Laden & Al Qaeda

For Students 9th - 10th
Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March, 2004, report. Also find links to interactive resources, video, and other news articles.
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Iraqi President Saddam Hussein

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive source of information about the war in Iraq from CBS News. Interactive resources, maps, news articles, photos, and videos on this topic can be found.
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Japanese Soldier at Troops Base in Samawa, South of Baghdad 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
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Iraqis in the Streets of Najaf

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04
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Ayatollah Ali Sistani (L) and Moqtada Sadr

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the chaotic circumstances surrounding Najaf as militants clash in this holy city. 8/27/04

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