White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: A Tour of the White House
Follow a pictorial and audio tour of the history of the White House. Each room, such as the East Room, Red Room, and State Dining Room, has its own tour complete with historic pictures and events that took place.
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White House Museum
The unofficial virtual White House Museum is an exhausting interactive collection of the history and architecture of the White House.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Presidential Retreats
These historical resources include photos of presidents and their families while on vacation or retreat from the White House. Links to many other resources for information on the White House history.
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Mr. Lincoln's White House
It's odd to think of the White House as an "ill-kept and dirty rickety concern." But evidently that's what is was when the Lincolns moved in. Authors of this site provide illustrations and historic photos of the White House and the rooms...
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History in Motion: White House Intruder, 9/19/2014
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.
Read Works
Read Works: Tour the White House
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text describing some famous rooms inside the White House. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
The White House
The White House: Photo Gallery: Celebrating President's Day
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.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The White House (3 5)
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.
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...
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Presidential Pet Museum: White House Pets 1953 2009
Trace the history of presidential pets from 1953-2009 with this impressive collection of photos and the leaders who owned them.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
Review the lives and careers of the presidents (current through 2001), particularly the burdens that the office imposes, by examining documents and artifacts that clarify the powers of the office, the role of presidential campaigns, life...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Let Girls Learn: The White House
Learn more about Michelle Obama's global initiative Let Girls Learn, a government-wide effort helping to educate girls everywhere.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: u.s. Presidents
Module in which students and teachers can find information through videos, library or museum sites on presidents of the United States as well as general information on the presidency and the White House.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Presidential Recording Program
Great resource for those interested in the history of the American presidency. Presented here are the digital sound files and summaries of taped recordings from six U.S. Presidents including the controversial Nixon tapes.
George Eastman Museum
African Americans: Black History Through Photography
A collection of photographs from the Eastman House collection. They include portraits of important figures who shaped American history, as well as many other African Americans, whose names are unknown.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A Baby Boomer in the White House
Read about the presidential election of 1992, which included a third-party candidate, focused on the economy, and unseated an incumbent.
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Abraham Lincoln
What can one say about what many average American citizens and American historians consider to be the finest president we have ever had? Abraham Lincoln has long been endeared in the hearts of all of humankind-including those southerners...
Other
Teaching Tennessee History: Lesson Plans for the Classroom Volume Vi [Pdf]
From Tennessee to the White House, these series of lesson plans explore the journeys of Presidents Jackson, Polk and Johnson.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt
This easy-to-navigate site has Theodore Roosevelt's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's First Look Into the Camera (Daguerreotypes)
A searchable database from the Library of Congress that provides a fascinating look into the history of photography from 1839-1864. There are images from the Matthew Brady Studio and studio portraits by black photographers James P. Ball...