History

Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C. Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C.- Description and directions to Wilson's last residence. Woodrow Wilson and the Fourteen Points Woodrow Wilson and the Fourteen Points- Information and links on the American President, the Fourteen Points, and the League of Nations. Woodrow Wilson House Woodrow Wilson House- Presidential museum and National Trust Historic site. Includes history, calendar of events and exhibitions, educational programs, tour preview, staff directo… Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Woodrow Wilson Birthplace- Photographs and information on Wilson's Staunton, Virginia birthplace. American President: George Washington American President: George Washington- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes lesson plans and links. George Washington George Washington- Short biography from the official White House site. The Surprising George Washington The Surprising George Washington- Attempting to find the real man in the historical record. From Prologue, the quarterly journal of the National Archives and Records Administratio… George Washington - Fight the Bias George Washington - Fight the Bias- Read the biography, quotes and historical facts surrounding the first president of the United States. George Washington George Washington- Provides a biography of American President George Washington. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. George Washington: A National Treasure George Washington: A National Treasure- Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington. Also includes a chronology and lesson plans. PBS: Rediscovering George Washington PBS: Rediscovering George Washington- Supporting site for the TV biographical documentary includes documents, timelines and teaching materials. Six Historic Americans: George Washington Six Historic Americans: George Washington- Article which sets out to prove that Washington was not a Christian communicant and not a believer in the Christian religion. Washington Monument Washington Monument- A brief look at the monument and the man it memorializes. The Moland House The Moland House- George Washington's headquarters on August 10, 1777, where the Marquis de Lafayette joined the American Revolution, the American Flag was said to have first flow… Sulgrave Manor Sulgrave Manor- The ancestral home, in England, of George Washington's family. Historic Valley Forge: George Washington Historic Valley Forge: George Washington- Documents and stories from the life of the man who led colonial troops through the harsh winter at Valley Forge. George Washington Papers George Washington Papers- Library of Congress site which presents its collection of 65,000 Washington documents. Each page of these documents has been photographed and is presente… Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens- Dedicated to Washington's home in Virginia. Visitor guide, virtual tour and educational resources. American President: Martin Van Buren American President: Martin Van Buren- From the official website for the PBS series The American President. Extensive site features biography, analysis, lesson plans, images, and l… Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren- Short biography from the official White House site. Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren- Provides a biography of American President Martin Van Buren. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren- Biographical sketch, portraits, tomb photographs, map, and interactive visitor comments from Find A Grave. Martin Fan Bureau Martin Fan Bureau- Unusual tribute to President Van Buren through art, poetry, and games. Features free electronic postcards of Van Buren. Internet Public Library: Martin Van Buren Internet Public Library: Martin Van Buren- Political profile with Van Buren's employment history, election results, cabinet composition, notable events and personal information. Infoplease: Martin Van Buren Infoplease: Martin Van Buren- Concise biography with portrait. American President: John Tyler American President: John Tyler- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes lesson plans and links. John Tyler John Tyler- Short biography from the official White House site. Who 2: John Tyler Profile Who 2: John Tyler Profile- Includes links, vital statistics, and short biography. John Tyler John Tyler- Provides a biography of American president John Tyler. Visiting President Tyler's Grave Visiting President Tyler's Grave- Pictures Tyler's final resting place and tells of the Confederate-Union controversy surrounding his final years. Sherwood Forest Plantation: Home of President John Tyler Sherwood Forest Plantation: Home of President John Tyler- John Tyler's home from 1842 until his death in 1862. American President: Harry S. Truman American President: Harry S. Truman- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations. Harry S Truman Harry S Truman- Brief biography from the official White House site. Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman- Provides a biography of American President Harry S. Truman. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. Astrocartography of President Truman Astrocartography of President Truman- Focus on how the planetary metaphor of Saturn was reflected in Truman's life and work. Harry Truman: Political Genius Harry Truman: Political Genius- A brief look at Truman's life and works. Harry Truman and the Atomic Bombing of Japan Harry Truman and the Atomic Bombing of Japan- Brief article and links on Truman's role. Experience Kansas City - Harry S Truman Experience Kansas City - Harry S Truman- Provides a look at the leader through the eyes of his home town. Project WhistleStop: Harry S Truman Project WhistleStop: Harry S Truman- Features original source material from the Harry S Truman Presidential Library. Harry S Truman National Historic Site Harry S Truman National Historic Site- Includes photograph, brief introduction, and printable travel guide. Harry S Truman Commemoration Harry S Truman Commemoration- Complete biography with photographs remembers the 50th anniversary of Truman's presidency. Harry S Truman Library and Museum Harry S Truman Library and Museum- Includes museum hours, news, programs, gift shop, information on research and archive materials; Character Above All: Harry S. Truman Character Above All: Harry S. Truman- Provides a brief look at the character traits that made Truman great. From PBS. The Avalon Project : Truman Doctrine The Avalon Project : Truman Doctrine- Complete text of the March 12, 1947, address before a joint session of Congress. U.S. Senate Historical Minutes: Harry Truman Visits the Senate U.S. Senate Historical Minutes: Harry Truman Visits the Senate- Tells about the historic visit the former president paid to the U.S. Senate on his 80th birthday. Harry S. Truman: Inaugural Address Harry S. Truman: Inaugural Address- Complete text of the speech delivered Thursday, January 20, 1949. Includes background information. American President: Zachary Taylor American President: Zachary Taylor- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes lesson plans and related links. Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor- Short biography from the official White House site. America Votes: Zachary Taylor America Votes: Zachary Taylor- Digital image of a campaign poster. Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor- Provides a biography of American President Zachary Taylor.