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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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Read Works

Read Works: Our President Lives in the White House

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the White House in Washington, D. C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: A White House Garden Harvest

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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The Washington Post

A Boy Makes His Home at White House for First Time in a Half Century

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House's official site gives an overview of the life and presidency of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. A black and white photo is included.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Calvin Coolidge

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House's official biography of Calvin Coolidge includes a black and white photo.
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The White House

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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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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Other

History in Motion: White House Intruder, 9/19/2014

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this "real time" scenario to learn about the intruder who entered the White House on September 19, 2014 with a folding knife and had 800 rounds of ammunition in his car.
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The White House

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: 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: 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

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

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

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

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

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: 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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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Christmas Tree Themes

For Students K - 1st
The White House Historical Association takes a look at how Christmas has been celebrated in the White House throughout history. A chronicle of how Christmas trees have been decorated and the themes used by the various First Ladies. Also...
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A&E Television

History.com: Dreaming of a White (House) Christmas: 17 Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
Christmas at the first residence has evolved from an understated, intimate affair in 1800 to an all-out media event.
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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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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: White House Pets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Detailed narrative on American presidents and their domestic pets which have included birds, horses, sheep, and alligators. Includes fun facts and images.

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