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The U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel Lesson PlanThe U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel Lesson Plan
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The U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel

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High schoolers research the political aspects of the U.S. position in the Middle East, considering, for example, Truman's position in view of the 1948 presidential election. They examine a telegram sent by the Secretary of State, George C. Marshall.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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