Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Rutherford Birchard Hayes
There was a controversy surrounding the presidential election of Rutherford B. Hayes. The Library of Congress has facts and photographs to explain.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Guiteau Shot President Garfield
President James Garfield was shot, but it wasn't the bullet that killed him. Go to this Library of Congress to get more facts.
Other
Embassy of Iceland: Government and Public Services
This resource, which is provided for by the Embassy of Iceland, briefly describes the government of Iceland including the president and legislative body.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: What Does the President Do?: Activity 2
Follow the president of the United States as he signs laws, meets with foreign leaders, and leads our armed forces in this audio article for young students.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article Ii: Presidential Power to Use Troops
In-depth analysis of the use of presidential power to send troops abroad without consent of Congress.
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US Mint
U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln Al Fresco [Pdf]
Learners explore the meanings of the symbols on the back of the 2010 Lincoln penny.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article Ii: Impeachment
This resource provides detailed information about Article II of the Constitution, which focuses on impeachment.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Other
President Benjamin Harrison Home
Details about Benjamin Harrison, his home, and his presidency.
Other
Google Maps Mashups: u.s. History: u.s. Presidents and Their Spouses
A visual of where the U.S. Presidents spouses are originally from.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Executive Orders Work?
The framers of the American Constitution made the executive power available to the executive branch. But what exactly is this tool, how does it work, and what's the extent of its power? Christina Greer explains.
PBS
Pbs: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson's Role
This site from PBS shows that Jackson was instrumental in the removal of the Cherokee population from Georgia and Florida. This site discusses his role in that policy. Links to related sites. Bibliography available at "Resource Bank" page.
Read Works
Read Works: Important People
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different people who work in a school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President of the u.s
This is a fairly detailed explanation of the role of the President as leader of the United States.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Three Branches of Our Government
This slide and the six that follow it (use the advance button near the bottom of the screen) offer an explanation of each of the three branches of government and the duties they perform, including discussion of the tensions arising from...
iCivics
I Civics: Being President: Play by the Rulebook
A WebQuest on what the job as President of the United States involves. Each page has a question to answer, and a link to a site with information specific to that topic.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: What Is a Law?
Find out what a law is and who makes them. Learn the step by step process of how laws are made on the national level.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Executive Branch
Find out who is involved in the Executive Branch of the Government, and what the duties of those positions are.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Role of the President
During this lesson, students have the opportunity to explore the role of the president by navigating the Internet and other resources. Students will learn about the president's family, advisors, and others who help him to accomplish his...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Researching With the Alabama Virtual Library
After an introduction to the Alabama Virtual Library, students use the available resources to research and present information about a United States president.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980:the Election of 1968
Read about the pivotal election of 1968, which pitted Richard Nixon against Hubert Humphrey in a race shaped by backlash against the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.