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The White House: First Ladies: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of one of the best known and best loved First Ladies of the White House, Dolley Madison.
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The White House: First Ladies: Barbara Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
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The White House: Presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography done by the White House on former president Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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The White House: Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House provides a descriptive biography of John F. Kennedy's life as president of the United States. A color photograph is included.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This official site from the White House offers a biography of James Monroe,the 5th President of the United States. Emphasis is given to his role in foreign policy.
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The White House: Presidents: Zachary Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House website gives a very interesting look at the too brief presidency of Zachary Taylor. Read about his solutions for the decisions of whether slavery should be allowed in U.S. territories.
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The White House: First Ladies: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
From the White House, find an official biography of Hillary Clinton, the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate and the first woman elected statewide in New York, as well as the current Secretary of State.
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The White House

The White House: History and Grounds: Camp David

For Students 1st - 9th
Overview of the tranquil presidential retreat grounds, known as Camp David, where foreign dignitaries are hosted as they meet with U.S. officials.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Progressive Movement 1890 1920: Progressivism in the White House

For Students 11th - 12th
Looks at the Square Deal of Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive goals of William Taft, and at legislation enacted under the New Freedom agenda of Woodrow Wilson.
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The White House

The White House: The Judicial Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the judicial branch of the federal government, how the organization of the federal judiciary is determined, the functions and responsibilities of the Supreme Court, and features of the judicial process.
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The White House: The Executive Branch

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the executive branch of the federal government, how it is organized, and the powers and responsibilities of the President, Vice President, the Executive Office of the President, and the departments within the Cabinet.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in the White House

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Women in the White House. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. In this lesson, students explore the role and impact of recent First Ladies through...
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Paper Toys: White House Paper Model

For Students K - 1st
Here's a model of the White House to print out and construct. [pdf]
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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: An Artist Visits the White House Past

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View and explore Peter Waddell's paintings depicting the interior and exterior of White House from 1792 to 1902. Includes an audio statement from the artist and a downloadable activity guide for students in grades K-5.
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The White House: Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the official White House biography of Teddy Roosevelt. A black and white photograph is included.
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The White House: Presidents: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biography of James Madison, the father of the constitution.
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The White House: Presidents: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of William Henry Harrison from the official White House government site. Provides a portrait and information about the 9th President of the United States.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The White House (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers a basic overview of the official residence of the President of the United States, the White House. The only president who did not live there was George Washington, because it was not completed until 1800.
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iCivics

I Civics: Win the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Running for the presidency isn't easy! In Win the White House, you get to manage your very own presidential campaign by strategically raising funds, polling voters, launching media campaigns, and making personal appearances. Keep a close...
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The White House

The White House: Council of Economic Advisers

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website for the United States Council of Economic Advisers, which advises the President on economic matters. Use the links on the left side to get more background on the Council. Has a link for kids.
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The White House

The White House: Photo Gallery: Celebrating President's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.
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The White House

The White House: The Executive Office of the President

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the purpose of the Executive Office of the President, and provides links to the many departments and people that are part of this Office, and who serve to advise the President, to enact his directives, and to communicate his...
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The White House

The White House: The Consitution

For Students 9th - 10th
The background to the development of the U.S. Constitution and its Amendments. There is a link to another government website with the full text of the Constitution.

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