At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...

Was Bill Clinton a good president? Scholars set out to answer the question as they prepare for a class debate on the topic. They watch videos, review pros and cons, and read facts about the process of becoming a United States president....

A neat Presidents Day activity, this lesson plan provides a culminating learning experience for upper elementary aged learners. After analyzing George Washington's, "A Display of the United States of America," your learners will conduct...

Need a teacher's guide all about Sam Houston and how he relates to the Texas Revolution? Look no further! The guide includes a timeline detailing Houston's life, important milestones, and relevant maps that include his movement around...

Explore the world of copyright law with a variety of activities to instill the importance of respecting creative property. Scholars watch an animated tale then take part in a grand conversation detailing the video's main idea, details,...

The U.S. Mint site provides some interesting information about the coinage of U.S. Presidents on our currency.

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

Detailed discussion of Millard Fillmore's rise to the vice-presidency and later the presidency of the United States. Includes a thorough biographical account of his life and political career.

Brief biography of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U.S. President and the first president to make a public radio address to the American people.

Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.

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

From the official site of the U.S. Senate, this biography of John Nance Garner, at first a candidate running for the Demcratic nomination for president, and becoming the candidate for Vice-President for Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932...

Use the information and games on this site to learn interesting facts about not only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but about other U.S. Presidents too.

This site by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State offers information about Thomas Jefferson's role as the first Secretary of State to George Washington.

Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.

A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...

Read a biographical account of the political career of former President, Repre Representative, Senator, and Vice President, John Tyler.

List of Andrew Johnson's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and a Vice President and 17th President of the United States.

List of Lyndon Johnson's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and a Senator from Texas and a Vice President under John F. Kennedy and 36th President of the United States.

A biographical overview of the political career of Calvin Coolidge, former President and Vice President.

Biographical highlights on Benjamin Harrison, Republican Senator from Indiana and 23rd President of the United States.

Overview of the political career of Andrew Jackson, a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and 7th President of the United States.

Summary of the political career of James Monroe, former Delegate and Senator from Virginia and 5th President of the United States. He was also a Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, and Secretary of War.

Profile of the political career of John F. Kennedy, a Democratic Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts and 35th President of the United States.