US National Archives
White House: President Discusses Beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom
In this transcript of President George W. Bush's radio announcement to the country concerning the invasion of Iraq, he explains the nation's reasons for entering into war. (March 22, 2003)
The White House
The White House: National Security & Defense
Read general information about the establishment of the National Security Council, current staff, and its function within the government.
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Mr. Lincoln's White House: Maps of Lincoln's Assassination
Features three detailed maps of Abraham Lincoln's assassination; "The Night of April 14th", "Booth Flees Washington", and "Booth Travels April 14th-26th".
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Armed Services
Information and lesson plan for grades 9-12 about President Harry Truman's work with A. Philip Randolph and other civil rights leaders to desegregate the armed services.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Life and Death in the White House: James A. Garfield
Read a brief account of the assassination of President James Garfield by Charles Guiteau in July, 1881. Included are photographs and information about Alexander Graham Bell's attempts to find the bullet lodged in Garfield's body.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: Henry Halleck (1815 1872)
Henry Halleck had brains, but had trouble putting his ideas to work. This very readable biography discusses his military career during the Civil War.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: Joseph Hooker (1814 1879)
A description of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker's military career in the Civil War. Read excerpts of letters from Abraham Lincoln to Hooker concerning his conduct. Fun to read.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: James Speed (1812 1887)
A description of Abraham Lincoln's friendship with James Speed and his term as Attorney General in the Lincoln Administration.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: William Dennison (1815 1882)
An overview of the political career of William Dennison (1815-1882), Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln. Some historic photographs accompany the reading.
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Mr. Lincoln's White House: John Palmer Usher (1816 1889)
Describes the political career of John Usher, once the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Interesting historic photographs accompany the information.
The White House
The White House: The Cabinet
A listing of the Obama Cabinet appointments; includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments in order of succession to the Presidency.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Lbj Ascends to the Presidency
Information about Lyndon B. Johnson becoming President of the United States after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years
Examine the effects the fashion of Jacqueline Kennedy had on John F. Kennedy's administration through this fascinating exhibit.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Defense Industries
Information on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's work with A. Philip Randolph and other civil rights leaders to desegregate the defense industries. Includes lesson plan for grades 9-12.
CNN
Cnn: The Reagan Years: Inside the White House
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site provides you with brief explanations of the US in 1980, the 1980 presidential election and assorted topics of Reagan's presidency including the assassination attempt, the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The American Presidency
Compiled by the National Museum of American History, this is a look at the many aspects of the American Presidency! The White House and life inside, a biography of each president, the first ladies, campaign trails, assassinations, and...
PBS
Pbs: God in America
Site has much to offer on the topic of the 400-year history of religion and public life in America. At this point in time the full videos are available to watch for free. Topics include: American Scripture, God in the White House, Sacred...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Little House in the Valley
Students will explore nineteenth-century life in the White Mountains of New Hampshire through a tale of a family who lived there by analyzing a painting by Thomas Cole and reading a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield
Biographical information of First Lady Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, wife of James A. Garfield.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: John Adams
A brief biography of President John Adams, the founder of the Federalist Party. A color portrait is included.
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