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Remembering President Zachary Taylor Remembering President Zachary Taylor- Article reflects on Taylor's darker legacy. American President: William Howard Taft American President: William Howard Taft- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations. William Howard Taft William Howard Taft- Short biography from the official White House site. Growing into Public Service: William Howard Taft's Boyhood Home Growing into Public Service: William Howard Taft's Boyhood Home- Classroom-ready lesson plan introduces Taft and his family. USA: Biography of William Howard Taft USA: Biography of William Howard Taft- Includes biography, portrait, and inaugural address. Arlington Cemetery: William Howard Taft Arlington Cemetery: William Howard Taft- Brief biography and photographs of grave. William Howard Taft William Howard Taft- Provides a biography of American President William Howard Taft. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. Apnea and Taft Apnea and Taft- Describes Taft's battles with sleep apnea, weight, and appetite. Taft Summer White House Taft Summer White House- Information about Taft's summer homes in Beverly, MA, during his four years as President 1908-11. The story, photos, political cartoons, text from local n… William Howard Taft National Historic Site William Howard Taft National Historic Site- Photo and printable travel guide to Taft's place of birth. The American Experience: Taft The American Experience: Taft- Provides an overview of Taft's life, the era in which he served, his domestic policy, and foreign affairs. From PBS. William Howard Taft: Inaugural Address William Howard Taft: Inaugural Address- Complete text of speech delivered Thursday, March 4, 1909. Includes background information. American President: Theodore Roosevelt American President: Theodore Roosevelt- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations. White House Presidential Biographies: Theodore Roosevelt White House Presidential Biographies: Theodore Roosevelt- Brief biography from the official White House site. Theodore Roosevelt Center - Dickinson University Theodore Roosevelt Center - Dickinson University- Site presents excellent material on TR in the west as well as general material and a nice selection of cartoons. Also a learning … Theodore Roosevelt Collection - The Houghton Library Web Site Theodore Roosevelt Collection - The Houghton Library Web Site- One of the principal resources for primary material in the study of the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt, comple… The Nobel Prize in Peace 1906 The Nobel Prize in Peace 1906- The presentation speech and other information about this prize, awarded to Roosevelt for brokering a peace between Russia and Japan. Wikiquote - Theodore Roosevelt Wikiquote - Theodore Roosevelt- Offers a collection of quotes spoken by President Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt- Provides a biography of American President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. How Teddy Roosevelt Became a Cowboy How Teddy Roosevelt Became a Cowboy- Excerpt from a book by Sarah Watts tells about Teddy Roosevelt's self-transformation from an East Coast dandy to a Western Rough Rider. TIME'S 100 Leaders TIME'S 100 Leaders- Four-page profile of Theodore Roosevelt as one of the TIME 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries of the 20th century. Western Experiences - Theodore Roosevelt Western Experiences - Theodore Roosevelt- Biographical account that focuses on Roosevelt's creation of national forests and reserves in the west. Theodore Roosevelt's Family in the Great War Theodore Roosevelt's Family in the Great War- Describes the war service of each member of the family, including an account of Roosevelt's reaction to the news of his son Quentin's… On Safari With Theodore Roosevelt On Safari With Theodore Roosevelt- Illustrated account of Roosevelt's 1909 trip across Africa, largely described in his own words. Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the American Century Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the American Century- Exhibit on Theodore Roosevelt from the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian Institute. Pictures, calendar and history of TR … About Theodore Roosevelt About Theodore Roosevelt- Theodore Roosevelt Association chartered by Congress to preserve the memory and ideals of the 26th President of the United States. Extensive site with an… American President: Franklin Delano Roosevelt American President: Franklin Delano Roosevelt- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations. Roosevelt's Little White House Roosevelt's Little White House- Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential retreat and museum in Warm Springs, Georgia. Near the historic campus of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Instit… Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt- Short biography from the official White House site. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt- Brief biography and selection of speeches from the HTML project. Roosevelt and the Royals Roosevelt and the Royals- Describes a book about the relationship between Roosevelt and the Royals. Photos and bio of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)- Provides a biography of American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR). Includes his picture and list of his Supreme Court appointments. Was FDR Assassinated? Was FDR Assassinated?- Brief description of author Bill Hanson's Closely Guarded Secrets: The Assassination of FDR. Suggests FDR died at the hands of a Nazi assassination team. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum- Provides access to documents, photographs, sound and video recordings, finding aids, and other primary source materials. Remembering Franklin Delano Roosevelt Remembering Franklin Delano Roosevelt- Washington Post tribute based on recollections submitted by readers. Character Above All: Franklin D. Roosevelt Character Above All: Franklin D. Roosevelt- Provides a brief look at the character traits that made Roosevelt great. From PBS. FDR Cartoons FDR Cartoons- A collection of political cartoons from Roosevelt's administration. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (official site) Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (official site)- Repository of documents and paraphernalia from the Reagan Administration. Los Angeles Times - Reagan Wouldn't Recognize This GOP Los Angeles Times - Reagan Wouldn't Recognize This GOP- Reagan presidential campaign insider and Heritage Foundation co-founder Mickey Edwards writes on how Reagan's ideals and ph… NBC News: Ronald W. Reagan NBC News: Ronald W. Reagan- In-depth coverage of his life includes video clips, interactives and photo galleries. Biography of Ronald Reagan Biography of Ronald Reagan- A short biography from the official Whitehouse 'Past Presidents' site. IMDb: Ronald Reagan (I) IMDb: Ronald Reagan (I)- Focuses on Reagan's acting career, with a filmography and listing of television guest appearances. American President: Ronald Reagan American President: Ronald Reagan- Fact file and biographical sketch based on the PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations. Remembering President Ronald Reagan Remembering President Ronald Reagan- A tribute to Ronald Reagan through the eyes of people who knew him. BBC News: Ex-President Ronald Reagan dies BBC News: Ex-President Ronald Reagan dies- Ronald Reagan dies at 93 of pneumonia, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for a decade. CNN: Ronald Reagan CNN: Ronald Reagan- Covers his life, his style and his funeral, with audio, video and photo galleries. Ronald Reagan Memorial Foundation Ronald Reagan Memorial Foundation- Official memorial site for life of President Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan- Provides a biography of American President Ronald Reagan. Includes picture, quotes, and list of his Supreme Court appointments. Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Bookstore Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Bookstore- Tour online exhibits from Reagan's life and career. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation- Document archive and store dedicated to the Reagan presidency.