University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Jimmy Carter: Domestic Affairs
Information on President Carters domestic affairs including his inauguration, the success of his energy policy, his poor image in the media, and scandals in the White House during his term.
Other
International Econ: A Multi Country Evaluation of Trade Imbalances
An essay that describes the economy of the United States, mainly in the 1980's. Inflation, GDP, foreign investment, the U.S. deficit and trade are all discussed. There are also graphs that further these concepts.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Biographical Sketches: Warren Harding
This concise article about Warren G. Harding gives information about his early life, how he got into politics, and his election as 29th president. There is brief mention of his domestic and foreign policies.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Consensus and Change
Brief illustration of the changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy that occurred following WWII.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Carter Years
Summary of the domestic and foreign policy challenges and accomplishments of the Carter administration.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Harry S. Truman: Decisive President
A New York Times obituary of Harry S. Truman, which outlines his life as a Senator, Vice-President, and President. Read about his domestic and foreign policy decisions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Eisenhower Era
Learn about Eisenhower's domestic and foreign policies.
Scholastic
Scholastic: President Gerald R. Ford Biography
Brief, easy-to-understand biography of Gerald Ford includes his years as president. The problems he faced, his domestic policy, foreign policy, and bills passed during his administration are highlighted.
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Competition
This site describes how by the 1970s, foreign manufacturers were embedded in the U.S. markets. For the U.S., this meant a loss of sales, a loss of jobs, and a loss of economic confidence.
AllRefer
All refer.com: East Germany: Economy
Breaks down East German economy from 1984 into eight categories: Gross National Product (GNP), energy and mining, industry, agriculture, foreign trade, balance of trade, exchange rate, and fiscal policy. Each category contains a succinct...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: Tr and Wilson
A website regarding the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Site contains key events in the United States and the world from 1898 to 1919, a map of the United States' expansion of its empire, a video with full transcript...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Conversations With Kim Il Sung
This collection of primary source documents assembles a record of Kim Il Sung's conversations with foreign allies and other outsiders from 1949 through 1986, providing insights into DPRK foreign policy and domestic politics from North...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Buchanan
The initial source for links to all aspects of the Buchanan presidency, including information on his cabinet, domestic policy and foreign policy. From the Miller Center.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Gerald R. Ford
A brief, easy-to-understand biography of Gerald Ford which includes an overview of his domestic and foreign policy.
US Department of State
America.gov: American Life: Bridge to the 21st Century
Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.
C-SPAN
C Span Classroom: Immigration Reform
Learning module and lesson plan on the challenges of creating immigration policy. Includes all the materials students need for a well-informed opinion on immigration reform, C-SPAN video with background information, related articles,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: The New American Republic
From a chapter on the New American Republic. After reading this section, students will be able to identify the major foreign and domestic uprisings of the early 1790s and explain the effect of these uprisings on the political system of...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams: A Life in Brief
A good look at John Adams as president and the struggles he had both domestically and in foreign affairs. Read about how he kept America out of war and his political isolation because of his hard-held beliefs.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Johnson
An extensive look at Andrew Johnson and his administration. Includes a biography, information on his cabinet, and most importantly, an essay on the impact and legacy of his presidency. Don't miss reading this.
C-SPAN
C Span Classroom: Teaching About National Security and Surveillance
Learning module and lesson plan which examines whether or not the federal government should monitor phone and internet activity to protect the security of the United States. Comprehensive materials including C-SPAN videos and related...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Richard Nixon as President
Survey the successes and failures of the Nixon administration through a comprehensive summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a question/answer section from the community.
Other
Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Gerald R. Ford Biography
This Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum site has an extensive biography of the United State's 38th president, Gerald R. Ford. The information at this site includes details about his political career and his actions as president. There are...