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Political Parties: Resources for Government & History Teachers
Amanda Bryan excepted today’s blog from our Core Documents volume, Political Parties, edited by Eric Sands. Download the volume in our bookstore…
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Abraham Lincoln’s Speech at Cooper Union | February 27, 1860
On February 27, 1860, Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most important and effective speeches of his political career. His…
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Civil Conversation Protects Our Civil Rights
Young citizens need civics education to understand their constitutionally guaranteed rights. The best civics teachers also help students learn the…
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The Tehran Conference and the Origins of the Cold War
From left to right: Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill Any serious student of history will tell you…
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Preparing for a One Day Seminar
One-Day seminars are the easiest way to engage with Teaching American History in person. These are free to attend for all social studies teachers and…
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Separation of Powers: An Interview with the David Alvis and Joe Postell
We’ve released a new document collection that addresses a complex issue in American constitutional government, Separation of Powers. As the editors,…
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For Educators: Meaningful PD | Teaching American History
Among the features that make our Master’s in American history and politics graduate program the best in the nation are our professors…
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Win Anderson Teaches about Limited Government
During September and October, we are highlighting two newly published document collections that complete our series on governmental institutions. This…
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A Conversation with John Dinan, Editor of Federalism
Does Federalism Improve American Civic Life and Protect Civil Liberties? Teaching American History recently released the final volume in our…
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Celebrating America’s Unsung Heroes: History Teachers of the Year
Each year the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History honors one teacher from every state as the “History Teacher of…
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