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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Progressives in the White House

For Students 5th - 8th
Read a brief overview of the three presidents, two Republican and one Democrat, who believed in an activist government to help all the people, and pushed for legislation to reflect their views.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Reading Guide for "Sleeping at the Starlite Motel"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a reading guide for Bailey White's book "Sleeping at the Starlite Motel." A plot summary, 16 study questions, suggestions for further reading, and links to other useful sites are included.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Presidential Recording Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource for those interested in the history of the American presidency. Presented here are the digital sound files and summaries of taped recordings from six U.S. Presidents including the controversial Nixon tapes.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: White House Statement on the Events in Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a statement made by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 10, 1964 concerning the violence in Panama in the Canal Zone.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Residence of the President of the United States.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Virginia: White House of the Confederacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
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Curated OER

White House

For Students Pre-K - 1st
United States
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Henry G. Cisneros 1947

For Students 3rd - 8th
Visit this site to gain insight into the life of the first Hispanic American to serve as U.S. secretary of HUD (Housing and Urban Developement). Read all about Henry Cisneros' accomplished political career.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Conjuror's House by Stewart Edward White

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of the novel "Conjuror's House: A Romance of the Free Forest" by Stewart Edward White which loosely based on the Hudson Bay Trading Company.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Decatur House

For Students 9th - 10th
Federal Style house designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe for naval hero Stephen Decatur across Lafayette Square from the White House. During 1827-1833 was home to successive Secretaries of State Henry Clay, Martin Van Buren, and Judah P....
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Millard Fillmore House

For Students 9th - 10th
Only surviving home of 13th U.S. President Millard Fillmore, besides the White House.
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New York Times

New York Times: Key Members of the 44th President's Team

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Profiles of the key members of President Barack Obama's team, including his cabinet members, chief of staff, White House Press Secretary, National Security Advisor, Director of the CIA, and more.
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PBS

Pbs: America 1900: William Jennings Bryan's Campaign Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Walter LaFeber discusses William Jennings Bryan's 1900 campaign strategy to win the White House by criticizing the imperialism of the Republican candidate, William McKinley.
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George Washington University

Nsa: The Pentagon Papers: Secrets, Lies, and Audiotapes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an extensive history of the 1971 Pentagon Papers case. Features include transcripts of President Nixon's tapes, White House phone conversations, memoirs, and other primary resources.
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Other

Jimmy Carter Library: Biography of Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of Rosalynn Carter that includes her work after the White House years with the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum.
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US National Archives

Nara: Explaining Trends in the Gender Wage Gap

For Students 9th - 10th
This White House site provides a report on the gender wage gap by the Council of Economic Advisers. Includes historical data and statistical information, information on the different factors that affect gender pay, what pay...

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