History

Reagan Reagan- Primary source documents, enhanced transcripts, timeline and photo gallery, based on the PBS documentary. American President: James Polk American President: James Polk- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes a look at the major issues facing Polk's administration, lesson … James K. Polk James K. Polk- Short biography from the official White House web site. James Knox Polk James Knox Polk- Provides a biography of American President James Knox Polk. Includes his portrait and a list of places named after him. James K. Polk Ancestral Home James K. Polk Ancestral Home- The only surviving residence of the eleventh U.S. President excluding the White House. Includes photos of the home and brief biography of Polk. American President: Franklin Pierce American President: Franklin Pierce- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Includes section for teachers. Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce- Short biography from the official White House site. Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce- Provides a biography of Franklin Pierce. Franklin Pierce Pages Franklin Pierce Pages- A tribute to the man who has been called America's most obscure President. Franklin Pierce: Inaugural Address Franklin Pierce: Inaugural Address- Complete text of the speech delivered Friday, March 4, 1853, along with a brief look at the circumstances surrounding Pierce's inauguration. The Life of Franklin Pierce The Life of Franklin Pierce- Free online reproduction of the detailed biography authored by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1852. Twitter - President Obama Twitter - President Obama- This is an archive of an Obama Administration account maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Ancestry.com - Obama-Bunch Key Documents Ancestry.com - Obama-Bunch Key Documents- Research of thousands of historical documents show that John Punch, the first African enslaved for life in America, was the 11th great-gr… The Guardian - Barack Obama Inauguration: The Front Pages The Guardian - Barack Obama Inauguration: The Front Pages- Collection of the front pages of 48 newspapers showing how the world's press covered the swearing-in of the U.S. Preside… Sundial - Breaking the War Mentality Sundial - Breaking the War Mentality- Essay written by Barack Obama while he was a student at Columbia University. Pew Global Attitudes Project - Confidence in Obama Lifts U.S. Image Around the World Pew Global Attitudes Project - Confidence in Obama Lifts U.S. Image Around the World- July 2009 poll results including overview, charts, complete report, slideshow with commentary… Family Forest - Barack Obama Family Forest - Barack Obama- Reports that one of Senator Barack Obama’s 12th great grandfathers was the Hon. Laurence Washington, who built Sulgrave Manor in Northamptonshire, En… William Addams Reitwiesner Genealogical Services - Ancestry of Barack Obama William Addams Reitwiesner Genealogical Services - Ancestry of Barack Obama- Genealogical charts of Barack Obama's relatives including Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush … Wikipedia - Barack Obama Wikipedia - Barack Obama- Crowd-sourced encyclopedia article provides a personal and political profile of the former U.S. President. The Saguaro Seminar - Barack Obama The Saguaro Seminar - Barack Obama- Presents the academic, professional and community service credentials of Barack Obama, one of the 33 members of the seminar for civic engagemen… On the Issues - Barack Obama On the Issues - Barack Obama- Provides quotes and background on various international, domestic, economic and social issues. Includes profile, contact data, forum and VoteMatch. Flickr - Barack Obama Flickr - Barack Obama- Photos from the president organized by set and tags. Includes archives, favorites and profile. Facebook - Barack Obama Facebook - Barack Obama- Barack Obama's profile page includes photos, events, posted items, wall posts and links to supporters and groups. The Office of Michelle and Barack Obama The Office of Michelle and Barack Obama- Offers personal information, schedule and contact data. SourceWatch - Barack Obama SourceWatch - Barack Obama- Encyclopedia article focused on his political career along with background data and links to additional articles and resources. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Barack Obama Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Barack Obama- Short biography along with political party, years of service in Congress and bibliography. Twitter - Barack Obama Twitter - Barack Obama- Tweets from the personal account of the former President. History.com - Richard M. Nixon History.com - Richard M. Nixon- Profile of the 37th President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches. The Richard Nixon Library and Museum The Richard Nixon Library and Museum- A privately supported, non-profit institution. Includes forum, information for researchers, membership application, volunteer opportunities, … American President: Richard Milhous Nixon American President: Richard Milhous Nixon- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations. Richard M. Nixon Richard M. Nixon- Brief official biography of the 37th president. What Nixon Saw and When He Saw It What Nixon Saw and When He Saw It- A list of all films that were screened for President Richard Nixon during his presidency. Richard Nixon Richard Nixon- Provides a biography of American President Richard Nixon. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. Nixon Family: Through the Years Nixon Family: Through the Years- An introduction to the Richard M. Nixon family with articles and photos. He Was a Crook He Was a Crook- Hunter S. Thompson's Rolling Stone obituary for Richard Nixon: "Notes on the passing of an American monster...he was a liar and a quitter, and he should have been … "I'm Not a Crook." The Public Face and Private Political Reality of Richard M. Nixon "I'm Not a Crook." The Public Face and Private Political Reality of Richard M. Nixon- Transcripts of secret White House tapes are used in a study to determine if there is a differ… Astrocartography of Richard Nixon's Least-aspected Uranus Astrocartography of Richard Nixon's Least-aspected Uranus- Biography of the President, with special focus on how the planetary symbols of Uranus and Moon were reflected in his lif… Nixoniana Nixoniana- Remembers Nixon as the 20th century's most entertaining chief of state. Character Above All: Richard M. Nixon Character Above All: Richard M. Nixon- Essay provides a brief look at the circumstances and events that molded the president's character. Photographing History Photographing History- Smithsonian exhibit featuring photographs by Fred J. Maroon of the Nixon White House and Watergate hearings. The American Experience: Nixon's China Game The American Experience: Nixon's China Game- Details the diplomatic breakthrough in 1972 that broke two decades of silence between the United States and China. Companion to the PB… American President: James Monroe American President: James Monroe- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. James Monroe James Monroe- Short biography of President Monroe from the White House. USA: Monroedoctrine USA: Monroedoctrine- The Monroe Doctrine (1823) and other documents provided online from the USA Project. James Monroe James Monroe- Provides a biography of American President James Monroe. Includes his portrait and a list of places named after him. DOSFAN ERC: Secretaries of State - James Monroe DOSFAN ERC: Secretaries of State - James Monroe- Examines the role of the president as Secretary of State. Offers a quick profile along with government positions held during his l… James Monroe James Monroe- Features a fast fact on Monroe's major accomplishment, along with biographical information. Amendment X: James Monroe Amendment X: James Monroe- An article that highlights Monroe's opinion on the tenth amendment of the constitution. First Inaugural Address of Monroe First Inaugural Address of Monroe- Features the complete first and second inaugural address of America's fifth president. American President: William McKinley American President: William McKinley- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations.