History

President John F. Kennedy - National Archive Photos of Kennedy's Presidency President John F. Kennedy - National Archive Photos of Kennedy's Presidency- Captured are important and special moments during President John F. Kennedy's term in office, from his… Evelyn Norton Lincoln Evelyn Norton Lincoln- Biography of President Kennedy's secretary and Navy wife, Mrs. Lincoln. John F. Kennedy (JFK) John F. Kennedy (JFK)- Provides a biography of American President John F. Kennedy (JFK). Includes his picture a list of the people in his cabinet. John Kennedy's Vietnam Rhetoric John Kennedy's Vietnam Rhetoric- Extensive review of the public rhetoric of Kennedy on Vietnam concludes that he would have had an extremely difficult time withdrawing, given his … A Tribute To Jack and Jackie A Tribute To Jack and Jackie- Collection of pictures, quotes and facts about JFK, Jackie and other members of the Kennedy family. Will Of JFK Will Of JFK- Text based version of the last will and testament of JFK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library- John F. Kennedy Library, the nation's official memorial to President Kennedy American President: Lyndon B. Johnson American President: Lyndon B. Johnson- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations. President Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum President Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum- Includes photo and audio archives, telephone recordings, transcripts of oral history interviews, Johnson's daily diary, answers… Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) Lyndon Johnson (LBJ)- Provides a biography of Lydon Johnson (LBJ). Includes his picture and a listing of the people in his cabinet. Three New Revelations About LBJ Three New Revelations About LBJ- Biographer Robert Dallek tells about some of his findings about the behind-the-scenes-presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson. [Atlantic Monthly; includes… Lyndon Baines Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson- Brief biography from the Lucidcafé Library. LBJ in the Oval Office LBJ in the Oval Office- Listen to some of LBJ's most important speeches and peer into the Oval Office through secretly recorded conversations made by Johnson during his presidency. Lyndon Baines Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson- General biography of LBJ also includes links to transcripts of his State of the Union addresses. Inaugural Address 1965 Inaugural Address 1965- Complete text of LBJ's speech on January 20, 1965. Includes background information. Character Above All Character Above All- Excerpt from an essay by Robert Dallek reflects on the issues and events that molded Lyndon B. Johnson. From PBS. American President: Andrew Johnson American President: Andrew Johnson- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes quotations, recommended sites and related lesson plans. White House: Andrew Johnson White House: Andrew Johnson- Brief biography and portrait of the 17th president. Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson- Provides a biography of American President Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson- Biography from the North Carolina Encyclopedia. Johnson was born in NC, though he moved to Tennessee early in life. Andrew Johnson's Obituary Andrew Johnson's Obituary- From the New York Times. Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson- Short biography from the official Whitehouse site. The Election of 1800: Teaching about a Critical Moment in the History of American Constitutional Democracy The Election of 1800: Teaching about a Critical Moment in the History of American Constitutional Democracy- Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which discuss… Life of Thomas Jefferson Life of Thomas Jefferson- Online text of B.L. Rayner's biography "published just eight years after Jefferson's death, it is a fervent story, filled with the republican spirit". Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson- Provides a biography of American President Thomas Jefferson. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. Thomas Jefferson: Radical and Racist Thomas Jefferson: Radical and Racist- In the future Jefferson will not be considered the Sage of Monticello argues Conor Cruise O'Brien in the Atlantic. Jefferson Library Jefferson Library- Details about the 3rd President of the United States. Offers a browsing index with a large selection of categories, library collections, a Thomas Jefferson Port… Report of the Research Committee on Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings Report of the Research Committee on Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings- Final report of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation's examination, published in January of 2000, avail… American Sphinx American Sphinx- Article by Joseph J. Ellis entitled American Sphinx examines the contradictions of Thomas Jefferson. Six Historic Americans: Thomas Jefferson Six Historic Americans: Thomas Jefferson- Article argues that Jefferson's writings prove he was not a Christian, but a Freethinker. Thomas Jefferson Digital Archive Thomas Jefferson Digital Archive- Over 1,700 items, including some color manuscript images, texts, quotations, bibliography and other resources from the UVA. Thomas Jefferson Online Thomas Jefferson Online- Site based on the PBS documentary by Ken Burns. Monticello Monticello- Jefferson's home in Charlottesville. Information about the house, plantation and grounds as well as the man himself. American President: Andrew Jackson American President: Andrew Jackson- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson- Official White House biography and fun facts. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend: Collision of Cultures The Battle of Horseshoe Bend: Collision of Cultures- The Battle of Horseshoe Bend (1814) was critical to Jackson's career and the resolution of the "indian problem." USA: A biography of Andrew Jackson 1767 - 1845 USA: A biography of Andrew Jackson 1767 - 1845- USA-project, presidents-area, A Biography of Andrew Jackson by Hal Morris. Includes both inaugural addresses and all eight State of… Andrew Jackson - Wikipedia Andrew Jackson - Wikipedia- Most notable for a portrait of Jackson which is not often seen. Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson- Provides a biography of the American President Andrew Jackson. Includes his portrait and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. Andrew Jackson Speaks Andrew Jackson Speaks- Includes an analysis of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 as well as sections of Jackson's speeches and writings related to this subject. Why The United States Bank Was Closed Why The United States Bank Was Closed- The closing of the US Bank was arguably the most controversial action ever undertaken by a US President up to that time. This site presents … Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Horseshoe Bend National Military Park- Official National Park Service site commemorating the battle in 1814 between Colonel Andrew Jackson and the Creek Indian nation in what is n… Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson- Biographical sketch includes information on Jackson's role in the War of 1812, as a congressman, a U.S. senator, a judge on the Tennessee Supreme Court, and as pre… Andrew Jackson: Champion of the Kingly Commons Andrew Jackson: Champion of the Kingly Commons- An in-depth look at both the myths of this commoner-turned-president and the man himself. Examines Jackson's role in society, his p… American Presidents: Life Portraits, Herbert Hoover American Presidents: Life Portraits, Herbert Hoover- Information from the C-SPAN American Presidents site. American President: Herbert Hoover American President: Herbert Hoover- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover- Short biography from the official White House site. Herbert Hoover: Iowa Farm Boy and Humanitarian Herbert Hoover: Iowa Farm Boy and Humanitarian- Classroom-ready lesson plan follows the President from his boyhood days to his role as administrator of Belgian Relief Commission d… Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover- Provides a biography of American President Herbert Hoover. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum- Includes library history, a children's section, and resources for educators.