Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Grover Cleveland 2nd
Includes the full text of President Cleveland's second inaugural address with a brief introduction included.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Theodore Roosevelt, 1912
The resource investigates Theodore Roosevelt. Students listen to Roosevelt speak during the Presidential campaign of 1912.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: James Monroe's Obituary
A reproduction of President James Monroe's obituary as it appeared in the Niles' Weekly Register, a Baltimore newspaper dated July 23, 1831.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Calvin Coolidge
Identify the steps to John Calvin Coolidge's (1872-1933 CE) successes and defeats. Explore AmericanPresident.org for biographical information on President Coolidge.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
This comprehensive resource takes you through the life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE) before and after his presidency.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt
This resource provides facts about the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919).
Read Works
Read Works: Coins!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coins made in the U. S. Mint. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Executive Branch and Presidents
Basic information and key concepts about the Executive Branch and Presidents. Also available from the orange tabs on top: a few interesting stories on the history, a timeline that shows the development of the presidency, some quotes and...
Other
Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Who Is That? (u.s. Presidents, Scientists & Mathematicians)
A fun game in which players use clues to identify important figures in history (either U.S. presidents or famous scientists and mathematicians).
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Calvin Coolidge Became President
Calvin Coolidge was not elected president but he came to be a most influential one. For more information and some photographs, visit this site from the Library of Congress.
Other
University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
CNN
Cnn: George W. Bush: The Inauguration of the 43rd President
Follow the 43rd President of the United States through his inaugural celebration. This entertaining website narrates the events of George W. Bush's inauguration as well as providing learning games, interesting historical facts, and the...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: William Howard Taft
Provides a biography about the life of the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Reagan Laid to Rest After Final Tributes
This article, from National Public Radio, not only documents the funeral ceremonies for former president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004 CE) but also provides a wonderful account of Reagan's life and presidency. Also included are audio clips of...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor's Inaugural Address, given March 5, 1849 is reproduced here, along with a portrait.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: William Mc Kinley 2nd
This is a description of President William McKinley's 2nd inauguration and a transcription of his 2nd inaugural address; given March 4, 1901.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George Washington
Brief biographical sketch of America's first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: John Adams
John Trumbull portrait of Adams, with brief analysis of Adams' administration.
Other
Biografias Y Vidas
Allows user to search for biographies of different people. The site contains different biography classifications: historical, famous people of today such as stars and more! Easy to use and helpful for basic biographical knowledge.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: George Washington
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides information on George Washington.