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Title:
| U.S. President: Richard M. Nixon |
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Description:
| These sites are about Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States. Includes timelines, biographies, video and audio clips, and primary documents. See the birthplace and burial site of Nixon. There is also information about the Watergate scandal, Nixon's resignation as president, and his pardon from President Ford. View photographs of President Nixon and Elvis Presley. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on U.S. Presidents. |
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Grade Level:
| 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| The White House: Richard M. Nixon
This biography is about the 37th president. Learn about his work in government and his eventual resignation from the presidency.
White House Kids: Richard M. Nixon
This simple biography includes basic facts about the life and work of Richard Nixon. Learn the names of his pets.
Photographing History
View photographs taken by Fred J. Maroon during Nixon's time as president. Chose "Enter Exhibit" to begin, then navigate using the links on the left.
The World Almanac for Kids: Richard Nixon
Students can read about Nixon's term as vice-president, president, and his involvement in Watergate.
The American Presidency: Watergate
Here you can read about the Watergate Affair, a political scandal that ultimately led to Nixon's resignation as president.
The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
Read about Nixon's childhood in Yorba Linda, California. Includes photographs of his boyhood home. NOTE: "The Research Center" section has links to many external Web sites that teachers should double-check before sharing with students.
American Presidents: Gravesites
View these photographs of the burial site of Richard Nixon at his Yorba Linda childhood home. Click on the images to see a larger version.
Public Papers of President Richard Nixon
Here you can view Richard Nixon's public papers and written messages. Chose a year and then a month to browse these primary documents. NOTE: "The Research Center" section includes links to many external Web sites that teachers should double-check before sharing with students.
Ford's Pardon of Nixon
This transcript is of the speech that Gerald Ford gave to pardon Nixon.
eThemes Resource: U.S. Presidents
These sites are about the presidents of the United States. Includes biographies of these men and their wives. There is also information on election trivia, debates, and inaugural speeches. Try the online quizzes and games. An eThemes Resource on the executive branch is included.
NARA: Nixon Presidential Materials Staff
Students can read primary documents from Nixon's terms as president. Includes sound recordings, still photographs, video, and documents.
Nixon-Presley Meeting
Read about Elvis Presley and his visit with President Nixon. Includes information about the meeting, documents, and photographs of this event.
Richard Nixon Campaign Memorabilia
This site contains photographs of different Nixon campaign materials.
The American Presidency: Impeachment
Read about the history of impeachment how it relates to Nixon and other U.S. presidents.
Watergate Timeline
Learn about the Watergate scandal in this interactive timeline. Click on a link in the timeline to read about that event. Includes some multimedia clips of these events.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2, 3, 6, 7
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