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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Brief History of Presidential Inaugurations

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers comprehensive historical background on presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Includes images and a trivia quiz to test your knowledge.
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The White House: Office of National Drug Control Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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The White House: The Executive Office of the President

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the purpose of the Executive Office of the President, and provides links to the many departments and people that are part of this Office, and who serve to advise the President, to enact his directives, and to communicate his...
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Thence Forward, and Forever Free

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Informational text and lesson plan for grades 9-12 tracing Abraham Lincoln's battle against slavery from the time he was in the Illinois State Legislature through his presidency and writing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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The White House: First Ladies' Gallery

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here from The White House you can find out about all of the wives of the presidents. Read about their early years, to their lives as wives of a president, and on to their later lives.
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The White House: Air Force One

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history and features of Air Force One, the plane used to transport the President of the United States, our Commander-in-Chief.
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The White House: First Lady Michelle Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers detailed information about First Lady Michelle Obama including a biography, up to the minute news, speeches and her initiatives.
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The White House: Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the life of President Lincoln. Includes photo.
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The White House: Elections & Voting

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of Americans' right to vote and how federal elections happen.
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The White House: State & Local Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how the three branches of state governments work and the different levels and responsibilities of local governments.
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The White House: Presidents: Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of 28th President Woodrow Wilson includes information relating to his personal and presidential affairs.
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The White House: First Ladies: Martha Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Martha Jefferson, who died in 1782, many years before Thomas Jefferson became president is given here.
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The White House: The Consitution

For Students 9th - 10th
The background to the development of the U.S. Constitution and its Amendments. There is a link to another government website with the full text of the Constitution.
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The White House: Presidents: James Buchanan

For Students 9th - 10th
Some biographical information on the 15th president of the United States. A portrait is provided.
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The White House: First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her political work and accomplishments are discussed.
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The White House: Presidents: James Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States. Includes a color portrait.
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The White House: Presidents: Rutherford B. Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Rutherford B. Hayes, placing focus upon his adult life. Fun facts give unique insights into the Presidency.
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The White House: Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower. A color portrait is included.
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The White House: First Ladies: Martha Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Martha Washington discusses her first marriage and her role as First Lady during the presidency of her second husband, George Washington.
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The White House: Presidents: Grover Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a biography of former president Grover Cleveland, whose two separate terms were divided by a four year period.
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The White House: Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of President Johnson and his accomplishments as President.
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The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
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The White House: Presidents: Richard M. Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
View a general biography of Richard Nixon. Includes portrait, and a link to the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
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The White House: Presidents: Franklin Pierce

For Students 9th - 10th
Details Franklin Pierce's career as the 14th President of the United States and his background information. A portrait is included.

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