Have Fun With History: The White House

Taking a guided tour through the White House would require extensive travel costs and an armed security escort—but a virtual tour only requires an Internet connection! A few clicks bring users through the historical corridors and rooms...

The holiday season is upon us and Have Fun With History gives you the opportunity to go back and view some ghosts of Christmas Past in this collection of videos and a game.

Have fun with history videos from the past which explored technologies and innovations of the future that is now, some relevant and others not, teaches students about the dreams of the past.

A video exploring the early history of the White House. Learn that early on, the White House was open to all with no need for invitation. Over time and for obvious reasons, visitation took on a more formal and secure precedure. [1:25]

The history of the Federal Courts system explained through pictures, video clips, and maps. [14:30]

It is not widely remembered today that there was an assasination attempt on the life of President Truman, who was living at Blair House while the White House was undergoing reconstruction. Two Puerto Rican nationalists planned to rush...

Calvin Coolidge became president after the death of President Harding. His was away from the White House and was sworn in as president by his father. After his term, he was elected to his own full term. This film clip from 1924, is the...

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.

A short video detailing the outstanding military service of a group of African American aviators whose combat record was better than that of any other group of airmen in World War II. [9:12]

This video from the Smithsonian tells about the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman. Includes links to related sites. [23:05]