Here is the transcript of the news conference President Harry S. Truman had on May 8, 1945, just before the release of his proclamation declaring the end of hostilities in Europe. Read why he released this early to journalists, and enjoy...

This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).

This lesson focuses on the influence party system has on American presidents. Some presidents were willing to do whatever their party said, while others were much more independent. Students will view videos featuring presidents Warren...

Explore the life and times of Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908-1973 CE)through AmericanPresident.org. Find out about the 36th president and his accomplishments during his presidency. He was a teacher early in his career.

Interesting and easy-to-read biography on George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States. Written at the time of his first election as president.

Read Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks before the National Convention upon accepting the nomination for presidency.

Consisting of ten video lectures taught by Professor Thomas Woods, this virtual course attempts to cover the material in his books but also fill in many details that defend the Jeffersonian-Rothbardian perspective. Here is the cutting...

As part of a larger website about the Pan-American Exposition of 1901, this section deals with the assassination attempt of President William McKinley by Leon Czolgosz, and his subsequent trial for murder after McKinley died. Find...

After Harry S. Truman's astounding election, his annual State of the Union message outlined his primary domestic policy which he called the Fair Deal. Read his speech to see what he felt were the greatest problems facing the United...

Brief biography of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower. A color portrait is included.

President Reagan (1911-2004) was the oldest president elected to office. Read essays, interviewa and facts about Reagan's life before, during and after his administration.

This website provides an in depth description of the life of President Gerald Ford, offering essays, historical information, facts and photos.

This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

Read the speech President Harry Truman gave to the American public upon his return from the Potsdam Conference in August, 1945, following the surrender of Germany.

This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the checks on the US President. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

Read the speech given by President Bill Clinton in which he explains to the American public why he ordered the U.S. Armed Forces to join NATO in protecting Kosovo from the brutality of the Serbian troops. He gives the background behind...

This instructional activity will allow students to experience the election process of an American President through a mock election. Students will learn the steps that must be followed in order to have an election. This is a great way to...

Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

Brief biographical sketch of America's twenty-fifth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

Brief biographical sketch of America's seventeenth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

Brief biographical sketch of America's first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

This is the swearing in of Gelald R. Ford as President of the United States on August 9, 1974, after President Nixon resigned. After taking the oath of office, Ford speaks to the country. Offered in mp3 audio and in text.

This site gives a great overview of the early Cold War under President Truman. Describes relations with the Soviet Union, the atomic bomb, actions in western Europe, and the Korean War. A great piece that gives the reader a fantastic...

Read the speech General MacArthur gave to the Congress after President Truman removed him from command in the Korean War in which he explained his actions during the war.