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Watergate Timeline: The Details

For Students 9th - 10th
This Washington Post site has information about the Watergate scandal which occurred during the presidency of Nixon. The information is presented in the form of a timeline along with explanations of the events and pictures of the major...
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Watergate Timeline: The Details

For Students 9th - 10th
This Washington Post site has information about the Watergate scandal which occurred during the presidency of Nixon. The information is presented in the form of a timeline along with explanations of the events and pictures of the major...
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Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a slide show with a great collection of photographs of the people involved with the Watergate Scandal. Text is included to explain the photographs.
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January 28, 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of TIME Magazine's coverage of the events in the Watergate scandal leading up to Nixon's resignation during 1974.
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March 11, 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of TIME Magazine's coverage of the events in the Watergate scandal leading up to Nixon's resignation during 1974.
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May 20, 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of TIME Magazine's coverage of the events in the Watergate scandal leading up to Nixon's resignation during 1974.
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July 22, 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of TIME Magazine's coverage of the events in the Watergate scandal leading up to Nixon's resignation during 1974.
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August 5, 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of TIME Magazine's coverage of the events in the Watergate scandal leading up to Nixon's resignation during 1974.
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PBS

Pbs Character Above All: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from Tom Wicker's essay on Richard M. Nixon. The writing delves deep into Nixon's psyche, possibly giving reasons for his actions before and during the Watergate crisis. Analyzes Nixon's political philosophy and his actions.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Patricia Nixon, Wife of Former President Dies at 81

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography that discusses her pain during the Watergate Scandal and her life after Nixon's presidency.
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Virginia Tech

Digital History Reader: How Will Historians Treat Richard Nixon?

For Students 9th - 10th
Through the context of history, a collection of speeches, assignments, and additional resources students will use this learning module to determine whether Richard Nixon helped or hurt the United States during his presidency despite his...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Politics From Camelot to Watergate

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the state of the United States between the election of 1960 and 1968. See how a nation full of enthusiasm and confidence could become so divided in eight short years.
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New York Times: Alexander M. Haig Jr., 1924 2010

For Students 9th - 10th
Four Star General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. is remembered for his good service during Watergate and his questionable service during Reagan's administration after his passing in February 2010.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Nixon Tapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of Margaret Warner's interview with Stanley Kutler on his book, Abuse of Power, detailing the sections of the Nixon tapes which show the President's misuse of constitutional power, resulting in his impeachment. Insights into...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Herblock's History of Political Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding online exhibition featuring the works of political cartoonist, Herb Block,the creator of the phrase "McCarthyism." Spanning seventy years, this exhibit of over one hundred of his works shows why this Pulitzer Prize winner was...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Resignation Announcement, 1974

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Richard M. Nixon's televised speech to the nation announcing his resignation as President of the United States.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Three Presidencies: Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon

For Students 11th
The domestic policies of three Presidents from the 1960s are examined, including Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. The tutorial looks at their political initiatives, what worked and what didn't. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Political Storms 1968 1980: Jimmy Carter in the Aftermath of the Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Carter years details events from the 1976 election of Jimmy Carter including the Camp David Peace Accord, the Iranian hostage crisis, and a crippling domestic economy. With questions for critical thinking and discussion.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Becoming Free Webisode 16

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: Recess Appointments

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains Clause 3 of Article II, Vacancies during Recess of Senate. It outlines various situations where a vacancy may occur and what rules are in place to deal with it.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: United States Constitution: Article Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Article II from the U.S. Constitution, as well as detailed annotations that explain the reasoning and subsequent impact of each clause and section of the Article. Content explores everything from the nature and scope of...
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Ohio State University

Opper Project: Using Editorial Cartoons to Teach History (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two dozen lessons that focus on using political cartoons as primary source resources for teaching American history. Lessons cover a range of topics in U.S. history from the Civil War era forward and are linked to Ohio content standards.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery explores the actions of presidents in regard to the Cold War. Read about the so-called anti-Communist warrior, Richard M. Nixon, and his opening of relations with Communist China. Watch Nixon's speech about...
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Other

The University of Southern Mississippi: Aaec Editorial Cartoons Digital Collect

For Students 9th - 10th
The Editorial Cartoon Digital Collection contains examples of the work of member artists of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC). Created primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, the cartoons reflect changes in American...

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