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Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)

For Students 9th - 10th
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: James Speed (1812 1887)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Abraham Lincoln's friendship with James Speed and his term as Attorney General in the Lincoln Administration.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: William Dennison (1815 1882)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the political career of William Dennison (1815-1882), Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln. Some historic photographs accompany the reading.
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Mr. Lincoln's White House: John Palmer Usher (1816 1889)

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the political career of John Usher, once the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Interesting historic photographs accompany the information.
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The White House

The White House: The Cabinet

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

White House Historical Association: Lbj Ascends to the Presidency

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information about Lyndon B. Johnson becoming President of the United States after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the effects the fashion of Jacqueline Kennedy had on John F. Kennedy's administration through this fascinating exhibit.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Defense Industries

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's work with A. Philip Randolph and other civil rights leaders to desegregate the defense industries. Includes lesson plan for grades 9-12.
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CNN

Cnn: The Reagan Years: Inside the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site provides you with brief explanations of the US in 1980, the 1980 presidential election and assorted topics of Reagan's presidency including the assassination attempt, the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The American Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Compiled by the National Museum of American History, this is a look at the many aspects of the American Presidency! The White House and life inside, a biography of each president, the first ladies, campaign trails, assassinations, and...
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PBS

Pbs: God in America

For Students 9th - 10th
Site has much to offer on the topic of the 400-year history of religion and public life in America. At this point in time the full videos are available to watch for free. Topics include: American Scripture, God in the White House, Sacred...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Little House in the Valley

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners will explore nineteenth-century life in the White Mountains of New Hampshire through a tale of a family who lived there by analyzing a painting by Thomas Cole and reading a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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White House

For Students Pre-K - 1st
White House
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White House

For Students Pre-K - 1st
White House , Washington, D.C
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information of First Lady Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, wife of James A. Garfield.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of President John Adams, the founder of the Federalist Party. A color portrait is included.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lou Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography regarding first lady, Lou Henry Hoover, wife of Herbert Hoover.
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A View on Cities: Washington: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
White House seen from Washington Monument
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A View on Cities: Washington: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
North facade of the White House (Washington)
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A View on Cities: Washington: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
White House (Washington)
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A View on Cities: Washington: White House

For Students 9th - 10th
White House (Washington)
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Pbs Online News Hour: White House Accused of Hindering Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Members of the committee that is investigating the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina are accusing the White House of refusing to provide documents, officials for questioning, etc. The White House contends that their...
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Science Kids: Science Images: The White House

For Students 9th - 10th
This image is of the north side of the White House located in Washington D.C., USA. The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America and is a well known landmark that attracts many visitors every...

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