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What is Presidents' Day?
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
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The White House
The White House is more than just a residence for the President. Explore the building’s remarkable history and learn how it became a symbol of the United States.
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First Pets of the White House
A succession of presidents and their families have kept animals at the White House, some more unusual than others, including sheep, a raccoon, a snake, and of course, cats and dogs.
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Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
Professor Dave Explains
John Quincy Adams: Like Father, Like Son (1825 - 1829)
You know, the Bush family isn't the only one to have a father-son pair in office. The Adams family did it first! Adams Jr. was a busy bee even before taking office. And he also went back to Congress even after his presidency! What an odd...
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President Trump Says He Won't Attend Biden Inauguration
President Trump is not the first president to skip the official swearing in of their successor.
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American Presidents: John Quincy Adams
A skinny-dipping president? John Quincy Adams was a bible reader by morning and a skinny-dipper by late morning, apparently. His strong beliefs and lack of persuasive power ultimately ended his time in presidency, but he did go on to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: John Quincy Adams: 60 Second Presidents
Short, stop motion animated video [1:20] and accompanying background essay provides a look at the life of John Quincy Adams and the controversy surrounding his presidency. Includes student handout and corresponding National Education...
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Election of 1824
This video covers the Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain. [6:42]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Election of 1828
This video gives a summary of the Election of 1828 and the election of Andrew Jackson. [6:44]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History 1800 1848: Jacksonian: Corrupt Bargain/election of 1824
In the contested presidential election of 1824, John Quincy Adams faced off against Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay. [6 min, 21 sec]