Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Lady of Blossholme by H. Rider Haggard
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1909, one publication is The Lady Of Blossholme. This story was written by H. Rider Haggard.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: The Yawn
This poem shares the observations of a person on a train who is awe-struck by a young lady and her yawn.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Dolley Payne Madison
A site from the University of Virginia covering the life of Dolley Madison. The site divides her life into sections and for each, supplies background information, images, letters, and a timeline.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Media Curiosities
With our 24-hour news cycle, we are used to media following politician's every move. For the first women in Congress, the media coverage was just as extensive for the early 1900's. They were a novelty and American's wanted to know their...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Women Pioneers on Capitol Hill
Four years before women won the right to vote, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. Several other women followed, but women were still a distinct minority in Congress and lacked leadership roles. This short summary...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Early Congresswomen's Backgrounds
The first women in Congress paved the way for women's suffrage. Examine the backgrounds of these women to see what characteristics helped propel them to Congress.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: The Casual Excellence of Ella Fitzgerald
By challenging conventional links between black women's lives and their art, Ella Fitzgerald made space for imagination, virtuosity, and play.
BBC
Bbc News: Polish President Lech Kaczynski Dies in Plane Crash
View video footage from the scene of the plane accident that claimed the life of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, the first lady and key figures in the Polish Government. Was it pilot error, or that the Soviet-designed plane was more...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martha Washington Died May 22, 1802
Here is an interesting look at some background details of Martha Washington's life and death as the "first First Lady." From "America's Story from America's Library."
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Great War & Jazz Age (1914 1928)
This Library of Congress time-line series surveys World War I and the Jazz Age. When World War I broke out in Europe, many changes were going on in the United States. Women were voting for the first time and African-American culture was...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Change and Continuity
Women began to be appointed to more prestigious positions in Congress during the Roosevelt administration. Eleanor Roosevelt campaigned for women running for Congress which had never been done by a First Lady. Continue to read the...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Garfield
This site provides wonderful biographical information on the president, James A. Garfield. Contains information about his life before, during, and after the presidency and also about his foreign and domestic affairs. Also has links to...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Painting Presidential Portraits
Want to be president for a day? This online lesson plan will have students exploring the role of our presidents past and present. Through art connections the learners will be led through a series of fun activities on their way to...
CBS
Cbs News: Ronald Reagan Remembered
Resource provides a multitude of articles, interviews, and related stories about the life of former president Ronald Reagan.
NBC
Msnbc: In Memoriam Ronald W. Reagan 1911 2004
Explore President Ronald Reagan's funeral through the tributes and pictures of those that knew him best, including family, friends, and White House reporters. Features include articles on Reagan's presidency, legacy, and presidential...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Biographical material briefly outlines the life and career of Hillary Clinton including footage of Mrs. Clinton delivering a speech on women's rights.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Abigail Smith Adams
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818 CE), wife of President John Adams and avid letter writer. Additional content includes the full text to two of her letters.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Ronald Reagan: 1911 2004
The PBS Online NewsHour profiles the late Ronald Reagan and his presidency. Read the eulogies, articles about Reagan's policies and legacy, tributes from world leaders, excerpts from Reagan's speeches, and interviews with his biographers.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Timeline: Eleanor Roosevelt
An organized timeline of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. Provides a year to year outline of her life and the many positive things she did to help our country.
Scholastic
Scholastic: A White House Garden Harvest
Michelle Obama started a garden on the grounds of the White House in 2009. This article features her invitation to children to join her while to conduct her final harvest since they will be leaving the White House during the winter of 2016.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Mc Kinley
Learn about the life and career of William McKinley (1843-1901), the 25th President of the United States. Find links to his biography, biographies of the members of his cabinet, and essays about his foreign and domestic policies as...
Other
The Dolley Madison Page: The Burning of Washington
Some brief biographical information is given here plus an excerpt from a letter written by Dolley Madison to her sister.