The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Howard Taft
Contains a biography of William Howard Taft including a black and white photo and information about his political career as President of the United States and later as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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The White House: Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant
A brief biography focusing primarily on Grant's military and presidential years. A black and white photo is included.
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The White House: Presidents: Millard Fillmore
Read a biography of Millard Fillmore regarding his presidency and political career prior to his election as President of the United States. Includes a black and white photo.
CNN
Cnn: Former Ambassador Blames White House for Leak
In this September, 2003, interview, Joseph Wilson, husband of Valerie Plame, blames the White House for leaking that his wife was a CIA operative. He also discusses Robert Novak, the reporter whose column started the scandal.
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The White House: First Ladies: Jacqueline Kennedy
This site from The White House provides a biography of Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-1994 CE), the former first lady. Learn about her life in the White House and beyond.
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The White House: Presidents: Andrew Jackson
The White House's official site gives a brief overview of Andrew Jackson's life as the seventh President of the United States. A portrait is included.
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The White House: First Ladies: Edith Wilson
At this site, which is provided for by the White House, you can read a biography of First Lady Edith Wilson, who married the President while he was in office.
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The White House: Presidents: James A. Garfield
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a brief biography of James A. Garfield, with details of his presidency and assassination.
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The White House: Presidents: Warren G. Harding
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a short biography of Warren G Harding's life and presidency.
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The White House: Presidents: George Washington
Short biography of George Washington from the White House provides some insight into his views and participation in the Revolutionary War.
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The White House: Presidents: William Mc Kinley
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a biography and portrait of former president William McKinley.
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The White House: Presidents: John Quincy Adams
From the official White House web site, this page summarizes the public life and presidency of John Quincy Adams.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Wackiest White House Pets Extension Activities
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Wackiest White House Pets" by Kathryn Gibbs Davis. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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The White House: Council of Economic Advisers
Official website for the United States Council of Economic Advisers, which advises the President on economic matters. Use the links on the left side to get more background on the Council. Has a link for kids.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
US National Archives
White House: President Bush Announces Major Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended
In this announcement to the country, President George W. Bush discusses the end of combat in Iraq and the future of the War.
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The White House: Drug Facts: Methamphetamine
This resource provides both general information and statistics about methamphetamine use and the complications associated this dangerous drug. Providing charts, references, and links, this website is a good starting point for those...
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The White House: Photo Gallery: Celebrating President's Day
This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.
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The White House: Recovery, Your Money at Work
Explains to everyone what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is meant to do, track the spending associated with the act, and provide accountability for the act.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Watergate, Gerald Ford, and the Nixon Pardon
Lesson plan on an incredible chain of events that led to Ford's presidency. Students learn about this tale of American history, beginning with the Watergate break-in, the Saturday Night Massacre, and an accelerating crisis that would...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
Information and lesson plan about Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as the first Republican President and the political unrest around the time of his election as the third President of the United States.
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White House Historical Association: Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Territory
Information with lesson plan for grades 9-12 about Thomas Jefferson and the events surrounding his decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory.
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White House Historical Association: John F. Kennedy and the Space Race
A look at John F. Kennedy's goal for the United States, which was to send the first man to the Moon and to bring him safely back to Earth. Informational text and lesson plan for students in grades 9-12.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The Great Cause of Union
Information with lesson plan for grades 9-12 about Abraham Lincoln's presidency focuses on the decisions and political actions he had to make throughout the Civil War.