This site provides a description of the election of 1788. A brief editorial about the election is given. A narrative on the early life of Washington is also included.

George Washington, as the first president, molded the office in a way that served as a model for later leaders. Read about the precedents he set forth

A biography of Martha Jefferson, who died in 1782, many years before Thomas Jefferson became president is given here.

Interesting and easy-to-read biography on George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Written at the time of his first election as president.

This biography of 28th President Woodrow Wilson includes information relating to his personal and presidential affairs.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An account of the events leading up to the first presidential election in Rwanda since 1994. Paul Kagame is the obvious leader, but there are questions and actions which make one wonder how democratic...

Washington Post writes about the President-Elect Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron, being the first young boy in the White House since John Kennedy, Jr.

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.

It is truly amazing to see how much legislation President Franklin Roosevelt was able to get through Congress in the first one hundred days of his administration. Read about the many programs that were implemented in an attempt to stem...

Find out why a president needs a cabinet and scroll down to find out about President Washington's first Cabinet.

Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site traces the events of Reagan's early life. From his job as a young sports commentator to his fame as a Hollywood actor that would eventually lead him into his first elected...

From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.

Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.

A documentation of the delivery of the first Walt Disney Commemorative Medal to Mrs. Disney by President Nixon.

This essay provides an in-depth explanation of the events surrounding the New York Times' publishing of the Pentagon Papers during Richard Nixon's presidency. Included are audio clips of conversations between Nixon and various members of...

An overall look at the life of America's second president, John Adams (1735-1826 CE). Contains small articles of information, as well as portraits, actual photos of inaugural addresses, obituary notices, and more.

Two speeches given by Calvin Coolidge. The first was in 1924 on the topic of religious freedom. The second was in 1926 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Andrew Johnson presided over the American government during the turbulent years immediately following the Civil War. He did not fare well, nearly becoming the first president removed from office by Congress. Today people still argue...

This Wide Angle video segment illustrates Islamic and secular elements of life in Turkey, and introduces Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first president of Turkey, and his reforms. Focuses on fashion, specifically Islamic dress in response to...

This site from the Library of Congress provides a concise biography of the first vice-president of Abraham Lincoln. Learn about his upbringing, his vice-presidency, and his political career after that.

Comprehensive facts about Barack Obama and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.

A look at the first year of peace following Liberia's 14 year civil war. This July 2007 article includes an interview with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and links to related subjects.

It's not surprising the United States would have challenges in its first years. Read about the problems with foreign countries, its own citizens who resisted taxes, and dealings with Native Americans.

Students learn about some of the decisions and actions the first presidential administrations took to make sure the United States would be strong enough to last.