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Learners examine the connection between military experiences and presidential campaigns, reading "A War is Nice on the Resume, But It May Not Get You the Job." students research an American president's background and create a pre-presidential resume

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resumes, career planning, united states presidents, presidency

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american presidents, military experience, resume, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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