Which President had the best Inaugural speech? Who had the longest speech? Find out here.

From George Washington to George W. Bush, find the Inaugural Addresses of all U.S. Presidents in this complete file.

By the end of Reagan's second presidential term, the US was a much different country than it had been when he became president in 1980. During his 8 years in office, Reagan accomplished many things, some good and some bad, and definitely...

The National Medal of Science was established by its 86th Congress as a Presidential Award to be given in recognition of outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences.

Biography of President Barack Obama, the first African American to hold that office.

This four-page review of the campaign and election of 1892 includes a review of Benjamin Harrison's term in office from 1888-1892, the controversy in determining a presidential candidate, and the presence of a possibly viable third-party...

This unit details how the role of the President of the United States has evolved to the position it is today since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Offers video, readings, web resources and activities.

Original document, 1942. Roosevelt places in effect emergency orders to control prices, inflation and domestic economics during war time.

You can't get any closer to the President and his administration than this! The White House provides timely and accurate information about the President's latest events and public statements.

Colorful, easy to understand graphics help students learn the process of becoming the President of the United States.

As part of the excellent site about Zachary Taylor and his life and presidency from the Miller Center, this article gives you a look at Taylor's life in brief, focusing on his military career, and the politics of slavery that affected...

John Quincy Adams narrowly beat Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1824. Though his 'American System' modernized the American economy, his endorsement of a protective tariff as well as his lenient stance toward Native...

This page from The Political Graveyard just lists the electoral votes each candidate received in the 1892 election. Links to brief biographical listings about each candidate and elector.

Provides a list of presidents of the United States from George Washington through George W. Bush with their term dates and party affiliation.

A short paragraph on the requirements for holding the president or vice-president position. There is also a paragraph on the number of terms they can serve.

Complete text, as it is worded in the U.S. Constitution, of the Twenty-Second Amendment. Also provided are annotations of the amendment and a footnote at the bottom of the page.

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.

A biography of George McClellan, commander of the Union forces for many important battles during the Civil War. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Steward Sifakis.

An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.

Learn about the history and features of Air Force One, the plane used to transport the President of the United States, our Commander-in-Chief.

This site gives some basic information on the White House for a young student.

Features a teacher-directed activity that explores the President's Cabinet and the duties of each secretary.

This article on the Bill Clinton impeachment and the Senate trial that led to his acquittal provides detailed facts and a summary of one of the important events during his presidential term in office.

Millard Fillmore (January 7, 1800 - March 8, 1874) was the thirteenth President of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853, and the last member of the Whig Party to hold that office. He was the second Vice President to assume the...