Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams: A Life in Brief

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...

A brief overview of the life of John Tyler. Hyperlinks to additional information.

A brief look at James Buchanan as president and the controversies he faced. From the Miller Center.

Perhaps John Quincy Adams' most important service to his country came after he was president. Read about his terms as Congressman in the House of Representatives.

This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...

John Quincy Adams did not have any easy time as president. Read about his dreams for the nation, and what really was implemented.

This biography of Woodrow Wilson contends he was one of the five most important presidents in history. Read about his progressive legislation, foreign policy, and his attempt to bring about world peace.

U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt addresses the nation with his traditional Fireside Chat on September 11, 1941 with unfortunate news of the U.S. destroyer Greer in the north Atlantic Ocean. Listen to a voice recording of the speech...

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.

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...