Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Apollo to the Moon
This resource offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. space program and the role President John F. Kennedy took in setting the agenda for manned space flight to the moon.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Presidency
Learn about the ways in which Eisenhower's presidency and personality mirrored the country as a whole during the years he was president (1952-1960). Includes many artifacts of the era, such as campaign paraphernalia and articles of...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Eisenhower's Approach
Read a brief overview of the goals and accomplishments of President Eisenhower's domesitic policies.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: State of the Union Address, 1955
A transcript of President Eisenhower's State of the Union address where he focused on the anti-communist initiative on behalf of the United States.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Primary Resources: State of the Union Address, 1956
A transcript of President Eisenhower's State of the Union on 1956 where he urges the nation to not judge people on their "color, race or religion" during a turbulent time in the United States.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Dwight Eisenhower
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Dwight Eisenhower and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Digital History
Digital History: Eisenhower and Civil Rights
Like other U.S. presidents before and after him, Dwight D. Eisenhower was only proactive in instituting civil rights in a very limited way, such as ending segregation in the District of Columbia, including the federal government, and any...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Exp: Primary Resources: Nixon's Checkers Speech
Dwight Eisenhower's Vice President, Richard Nixon, came under fire for misusing political contributions for personal expenses. These are transcripts of Nixon's speech delivered in 1952.