Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Calhoun, John Caldwell 1782 1850
Provides a summary of the political career of former South Carolina Representative, Senator, and Vice President, John Calhoun.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Henry A. Wallace
Biographical sketch of Henry A. Wallace who held a variety of positions in the Roosevelt administration, including Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce and Vice-President.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Candidates
Outstanding web page that has biographical information on the candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States in the 2004 election.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: How Constitution Used to Organize the New Govt [Pdf]
This lesson describes how, using the guidelines provided in the Constitution, the First Congress in April 1789 named the new president and vice president, provided funding for the new government, organized the executive branch, organized...
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: John Adams
This easy-to-navigate site has John Adams' biography, a timeline detailing some of the significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: John Tyler
This easy-to-navigate site has John Tyler's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: So You Want to Be President
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the three branches of government and the qualifications to become President of the United States. Student assessment items are included.
Other
Colonial Hall: John Adams 1735 1826
This Colonial Hall site gives a great outlined biographical site of former U.S. president, John Adams.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Debating Our Destiny: Geraldine Ferraro
An interview with Ms. Ferraro, first female vice-presidential candidate, regarding the 1984 debate against republican candidate George Bush.
Other
Poder Ejecutivo Del Gobierno De La Republica De Costa Ri
This page shows the breakdown of the Executive Branch of the Government of Costa Rica. Each part of the branch (President, VP, etc.) contains a link to read more about the person.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Understanding the Nomination Process
From its conception in the United States Constitution, to necessary adjustments in the 12th Amendment, students will understand the nomination process and role of political parties in establishing a president with the aid of this lesson.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: John Adams
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.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 12th Amendment
Description of the Twelfth Amendment that is about the election of the President and Vice President.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Adams, John 1735 1826
List of John Adams' accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Delegate from Massachusetts, a Vice President, and 2nd President of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Ford, Gerald Rudolph, Jr. 1913 2006
List of Gerald Ford's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative from Michigan, Vice President, and thirty-eighth President of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Truman, Harry S. 1884 1972
List of Harry Truman's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Democratic Senator from Missouri, a Vice President, and Thirty-third President of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Roosevelt, Theodore 1858 1919
List of Theodore Roosevelt's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Vice President under William McKinley and 26th President of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Arthur, Chester Alan 1829 1886
List of Chester Arthur's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Vice President under James Garfield and 21st President of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Wallace, Henry Agard 1888 1965
Biographical details on Henry Wallace, Vice President of the United States on the Democratic ticket with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Meet Joe Biden
Get to know the vice president of the United States through this brief but informative site. Biden talks about his stutter as a child and the fact that he overcame it. He also talks about his family.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Gerry, Elbridge 1744 1814
Learn about former Delegate and Representative from Massachusetts and Vice President of the United States, Elbridge Gerry.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Garner, John Nance 1868 1967
Biographic details about the political career of John Nance Garner, Democratic Representative from Texas and a Vice President of the United States on the ticket headed by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Harris, Kamala Devi 1964
Biography of the political career of Kamala Harris, former U.S. Senator from California and current Vice President of the United States in 2020.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Dawes, Charles Gates 1865 1951
An account of the political career of Charles Dawes, Vice President of the United States under Calvin Coolidge.