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WEB SITES

The Avalon Project at Yale Law School Presidential Papers
There is a wealth of primary source material about the Presidents at Avalon. Inaugural addresses of the presidents.

Presidents of the United States
Provides background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. There are also links to historical documents, audio and video files.

Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections
Detailed results of all the elections, plus maps, charts, voter turnout and links. Information about past elections.

The Living Room Candidate
Watch presidential campaign commercials since 1952.

Presidential Debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates offers transcripts and some videos of the U.S. Presidential debates from 1960, and 1976 to the present, plus vice-presidential debates from 1976, and 1984 to the present.

The History of Televised Presidential Debates
Includes videos, photos, headlines, memos and "spin" from the presidential debates of 1960-2000.

Presidential Libraries
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) offers links to the presidential libraries of: Bush, Carter, Clinton, Eisenhower, Ford, Hoover, Johnson, Kennedy, Nixon, Reagan, Roosevelt & Truman.

America Votes
Presidential Campaign Memorabilia from the Duke University Special Collections Library.The exhibit illustrates the nation's presidential elections in letters, sheet music, leaflets, buttons, and bumper stickers.

The White House
Learn about the President and Vice President, the history of the White House and more.

Elections the American Way
Learn how the U.S. president is elected, how primary elections work and what the electoral college is.

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updated 06/09/2011