Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Obama, Barack 1961
Summary of the political career of Barack Obama, former Democratic Senator from Illinois and 44th President of the United States.
CNN
Cnn: Obama Approves Afghanistan Troop Increase
This article discusses the decision by President Obama to deploy another 17,000 troops to Afghanistan as a means to "to stabilize a deteriorating situation". (18 February 2009)
New York Times
New York Times: A Diverse First Family
Investigate Barack Obama's family tree to discover his family's diverse multicultural roots.
CNN
Cnn: Obama Plans Executive Order to Close Guantanamo Bay
President Barack Obama will issue executive orders concerning the closure of the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The banning of torture and a review of detention policies are included. (January 22, 2009)
Other
Lessons on American Presidents
Fun lessons and activities on every president from George Washington to Barack Obama.
Vocabulary.com
President Obama's Speech to the Nation About Terrorism
This site contains a list of 21 words from President Barack's 2015 speech to the United States about the topic of terrorism after the Paris and San Bernadino terror attacks. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Sarkozy's Europe Is Good for Obama
Article discussing how French President Nicolas Sarkozy's leadership of the European Union was perceived by the United States, with speculation about how the new Czech leadership of the Eu will change things. [Date of Article: January...
Curated OER
President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom 2009
President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009.
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Pbs News Hour Extra: President Barack Obama: Photograph
Photograph of President Barack Obama speaking from the podium.
Library of Congress
Loc: Inaugural Pilgrim Finds Her History
87 year old civil rights activist, Isaac Lowe, came from her small California town to Washington, D.C. to witness the inauguration of the President Barack Obama in 2009. Her story is featured in this article.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Biogrphical summary of Hillary Rodham Clinton describes her life and service as Secretary of State from 2009-2013 under President Barack Obama and talks about the many prominent and influential roles she continues to fulfill.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Obama Care
Learn details about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) that was passed on March 23, 2010.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Sebelius to Tackle Health Care
Take time to watch a video clip of President Obama's introduction of Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Read the article and utilize discussion questions provided. (March 3, 2009)
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Battle on the Ballot: Political Outsiders in Us Presidential Elections
This exhibition explores the rich history of select individuals, parties, events, and movements that have influenced US presidential elections from the outside-outside Washington politics, outside the two-party system, and outside the...
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Washington Post: Barack Obama
The Washington Post keeps tabs on President Obama through the latest news and reports on the important issues.
CNN
Cnn: Election Center 2008
A great center for information on the election of 2008, this includes information on the candidates, the path to the presidency, money raised and spent by candidates and the important issues at stake.
A&E Television
History.com: Black History Milestones
A detailed account of the history of African Americans is presented in this article. Divided by main topics or periods of time, the coming of slavery to America is the first focus. Followed by plantation life and escapes to freedom and...
Read Works
Read Works: Rosa Parks: 100th Birthday
[Free Registration/Login Required] A speech by President Barack Obama proclaiming February 4, 2013 as the 10th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Biden, Joseph Robinette (Joe), Jr. 1942
List of Joe Biden's accomplishments during his political career, including his term as a Senator from Delaware and a Vice President of the United States under Barack Obama.
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Washington Post: At West Point, Obama Talks National Security Strategy
President Obama addresses the graduates at West Point's military academy in May 2010.
The White House
The White House: The Cabinet
A listing of the Obama Cabinet appointments; includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments in order of succession to the Presidency.
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: School Lunch Gets a Makeover
President Obama signed in a law called the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act which provides breakfast and dinner at school. In conjunction with Michelle Obama's initiative against child obesity, this law requires schools to provide...