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Parker, Betty J.; Parker, Franklin – 1996
This paper chronicles the life of Democratic Congressman "Tip" O'Neill, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977-1986. O'Neill's life is recounted, including: (1) encountering the patronage practice in Boston politics; (2) experiences in the Massachusetts legislature; (3) work with the Kennedy brothers and Lyndon Johnson;…
Descriptors: Elections, Government Role, Legislation, Legislators
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Singer, Peter – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1999
Addresses the question: How do the modern theories of international relations account for the origins of the Peloponnesian War? Creates an historical fiction of Athenians debating the war's origins. (CMK)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Greek Civilization, Higher Education, Persuasive Discourse
Twohig, Dorothy, Ed.; And Others – Humanities, 1993
Examines the views of six former U.S. Presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Grant, and Eisenhower) about their presidential role, federalism, and issues of their time that are still relevant today. Includes a paragraph for each President that provides a social and historical context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civics, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government, Higher Education
Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1883
In this report, the Education Commissioner discusses the office's work, with a list of its publications. The Commissioner of Education also presents summary data and discussion on the census related to education and on illiteracy among minors as taken from the census; school age, population, enrollment, and attendance; teacher workforce, salaries,…
Descriptors: Public Agencies, Publications, Illiteracy, Enrollment