Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Grades 8-12: Presidential Powers **FREE**


Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution defines the executive branch and specifically states the powers of the president. EXPLORE and EXAMINE documents from the National Archives at Fort Worth that illustrate these powers. EXTRAPOLATE information from primary sources including presidential appointments, pardons, and treaties. Documents from the administrations of Jefferson, Monroe, Polk, Grant, and Cleveland will be highlighted.

Please visit the following site to download the documents that will be used in this program: http://www.connect2texas.net/nara .

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National Archives at Fort Worth


Friday February 26th

Grades 8th-12th

10:00 - 10:45 AM CST

FREE


Registration deadline: February 10th



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