Presidents & the White House

Can you name all the US Presidents? Learn about presidents and vice-presidents in this section.

Resources in this category:

Abraham Lincoln Research Site
http://home.att.net/~rjnorton/Lincoln2.html

Did you know that Lincoln had a dog named Fido and that Lincoln's sons kept goats in the White House? Learn dozens of facts about Lincoln at this site, including information about his childhood, his famous speeches, his favorite poems and more. There are also many links to other sites about Lincoln.

The American Presidency:A Glorious Burden
http://americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/index.html

"This exhibition tells the story of the American presidency through objects representing the lives and times of the country's presidents. The site includes an interactive timeline, hands-on activities, reference resources, teacher materials, and more. Flash 5 plug-in recommended."

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
http://www.nps.gov/archive/foth/index2.htm

Learn more about the place where President Lincoln was shot. This page gives some information about the Ford Theatre and the plot to assassinate Lincoln. You can also find out about John Wilkes Booth. Don't miss the photo gallery .

George Washington: Father of Our Country
http://www.pocanticohills.org/washington/washington.htm

Learn about George Washington from the second grade classrooms at Pocantico Hills School. Find a George Washington timeline, a quiz, a glossary, interesting facts, activities, and more.

American Experience: Ulysses S. Grant
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/grant/index.html

Do you have anything in common with Civil War general and American president Ulysses S. Grant? Find out while learning about Grant’s life. Pretend you are Grant at the Battle of Shiloh and figure out what decisions to make.

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Just For Kids
http://hoover.archives.gov/students/

Learn about Herbert Hoover, his presidency, and his youth in Iowa. Find out what it was like to be a pioneer by following the journeys of Laura Ingalls Wilder's family, learning about the town they lived in in South Dakota, and getting answers to all your questions about Laura.

POTUS: Presidents of the United States
http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/

Do you need information about any of the Presidents of the United States? Find it here, along with links to historical documents, audio, video, and other presidential sites.

President's Day
http://www.patriotism.org/presidents_day/

Read about the history of President’s Day and find short biographies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to help celebrate the holiday.

Presidential Baseball
http://www.prezbaseball.org/

This interactive game was developed by history professors to teach about parallels between America's national pastime and national leaders.

The Presidents
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/index.html

The American Experience presents feature sites on Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Truman, the Kennedys, Lyndon Johnson, Nixon, and Reagan. Information about politics, foreign affairs,and the legacy each of these presidents left. Also features a collection of quotes arranged by subject.

Presidents and Baseball
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/baseball/ind...

This site has some information about Tee Ball on the White House lawn, but it also has a lot more. Click on "Presidential Pitches" to see pictures of Presidents throwing out the first pitch at baseball games. Click on "Presidents and Baseball Quiz" to find out interesting trivia about Presidents and baseball.

Project WhistleStop
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/

"Project WhistleStop is funded in part by a United States Technology Innovation Challenge Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. ... Project WhistleStop will create a virtual community of teachers and students engaged in authentic and challenging learning projects supported by new teaching and technology resources built on the original source materials of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum."

Theodore Roosevelt
http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/kidscorner/trchildrens.htm

Learn more about the 26th president of the United States, including "the real story of Theodore Roosevelt and the teddy bear."

Thomas Jefferson
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States. Learn about his life and deeds in this exhibit from the Library of Congress.

White House Kids Home Page
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/

Get great information about the White House, the President, the Vice President, the First Lady, and even the President’s pets! Also, try the quizzes and games, a math challenge, news for kids, and pictures of stuff going on at the White House.