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The White House

The White House: Presidents: William Howard Taft

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography focusing primarily on Grant's military and presidential years. A black and white photo is included.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Former Ambassador Blames White House for Leak

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Jacqueline Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Edith Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: James A. Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Warren G. Harding

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: William Mc Kinley

For Students 9th - 10th
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

The White House: Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
From the official White House web site, this page summarizes the public life and presidency of John Quincy Adams.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Wackiest White House Pets Extension Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
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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Website
The White House

The White House: Council of Economic Advisers

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Primary
US National Archives

White House: President Bush Announces Major Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
The White House

The White House: Drug Facts: Methamphetamine

For Students 9th - 10th
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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PPT
The White House

The White House: Photo Gallery: Celebrating President's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
The White House

The White House: Recovery, Your Money at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Watergate, Gerald Ford, and the Nixon Pardon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Territory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: John F. Kennedy and the Space Race

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: The Great Cause of Union

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.