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Life of James Buchanan: Fifteenth President of the United States Life of James Buchanan: Fifteenth President of the United States- E-text of 1883 biography by George Ticknor Curtis. Google Books. James Buchanan Memorial in Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C James Buchanan Memorial in Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C- Photos of monument in bronze, marble, and granite, 1929 by Hans Schuler. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Buchanan, James, (1791 - 1868) Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Buchanan, James, (1791 - 1868)- Short biography along with political party, years of service in Congress and bibliography. James Buchanan Collection James Buchanan Collection- Biography and description of eighteen letters written by James Buchanan held in the Pennsylvania state archives. James Buchanan Resource Center James Buchanan Resource Center- Online materials include three biographies, Buchanan's own memoir, his printed collected writings, and a selection of original letters from the Spe… James Buchanan James Buchanan- Provides information about and biography of American President James Buchanan. Internet Archive: Lives of James Buchanan and John C. Breckinridge, Democratic Candidates Internet Archive: Lives of James Buchanan and John C. Breckinridge, Democratic Candidates- Glowing biographies from the 1856 campaign. By Telegraph from England: The Queen's Message, The President's Reply By Telegraph from England: The Queen's Message, The President's Reply- The first transatlantic telegraph message and reply. Sent August 12, 1858 between Queen Victoria and Preside… James Buchanan Foundation James Buchanan Foundation- Introduces Wheatland, Buchanan's rural Lancaster County home. Also includes biographical sketches of the President and his niece Harriet Lane, who fulfi… James Buchanan's Obituary James Buchanan's Obituary- Reproduced from page 5 of The New York Times, June 2, 1868. American President: Chester A. Arthur American President: Chester A. Arthur- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes quotations, gallery, and resources for teachers. Chester A. Arthur Chester A. Arthur- Brief biography from the official White House site tells how this former machine politician became a reformer in the Presidency. History.com - Chester A. Arthur History.com - Chester A. Arthur- Profile of the 21st President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches. Chester A. Arthur Chester A. Arthur- Provides information about and biography of American President Chester A. Arthur. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments. The Bay State Monthly: Chester Alan Arthur The Bay State Monthly: Chester Alan Arthur- Original biographical journal article from May 1884 (Cornell University e-text, Making of America). News of Chester Arthur's Death News of Chester Arthur's Death- Obituary reproduced from November 19, 1886, issue of The New York Times. Chester Alan Arthur Chester Alan Arthur- Varied information such as election results, cabinet members, and notable events from the Internet Public Library. American President: John Quincy Adams American President: John Quincy Adams- Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch, as well as links to papers. From the Miller Center of Public Affairs. Whitehouse.gov - John Quincy Adams Whitehouse.gov - John Quincy Adams- Official biography of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. USA - Index on J.Q. Adams USA - Index on J.Q. Adams- Includes biography, inaugural address, and state of the union addresses. History.com - John Quincy Adams History.com - John Quincy Adams- Profile of the 6th President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches. Library of Congress - Web Guides: John Adams Library of Congress - Web Guides: John Adams- Manuscripts, letters, broadsides, government documents and images associated with John Adams from the digital collections of the Libr… Wikiquote - John Quincy Adams Wikiquote - John Quincy Adams- Offers a collection of quotes attributed to President John Quincy Adams. John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams- Provides information about and biography of the American President John Quincy Adams. Free Online Library - Adams, John Quincy Free Online Library - Adams, John Quincy- Learn about the life of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. Also, read his works for free and print out the chap… America's Christian Rulers: John Quincy Adams America's Christian Rulers: John Quincy Adams- A brief look at Adams' faith. The Education of John Quincy Adams The Education of John Quincy Adams- Brief overview of the education of America's sixth president. Includes a letter written by a 10-year-old Adams to his father. Adams National Historic Site Adams National Historic Site- Overview of birthplace of John Adams, second U.S. president, and his son, John Quincy Adams, 6th U.S. president. Information on activities, facilitie… American President: John Adams American President: John Adams- Fact file, images and links to related documents, and comprehensive biographical sketch from the Miller Center of Public Affairs. John Adams John Adams- Short biography from the official White House site. USA: Biography of John Adams USA: Biography of John Adams- Includes essays on 7 important periods in his life, as well as a bibliography. History.com - John Adams History.com - John Adams- Profile of the 2nd President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches. Wikiquote - John Adams Wikiquote - John Adams- Offers a collection of quotes attributed to President John Adams. John Adams John Adams- Provides information about and biography of American President John Adams. Includes his portrait and list of his Supreme Court appointments. Plain Speaking Plain Speaking- Review of David McCullough's biography entitled, John Adams, by Pauline Maier published in New York Times on May 27, 2001. Link to first chapter of book, and inter… The Adams Family The Adams Family- Collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society comprised of over a quarter million manuscript pages of the letters and diaries of generations of John and Abi… Adams National Historic Site Adams National Historic Site- Overview of birthplace of John Adams, second U.S. president, and his son, John Quincy Adams, 6th U.S. president. Information on activities, facilitie… The New Whig Party The New Whig Party- Information about the early 19th Century's most colorful political party, a quiz, and a self test to see if you are a Whig. The Republican National Committee The Republican National Committee- Hub of all information related to the Republican Party. United States Federalist Party United States Federalist Party- Brief synopsis on the party listing its candidates for President from 1796 through 1816. The American Experience | The Duel | The Federalist Party The American Experience | The Duel | The Federalist Party- Information about the party from the American Experience website on their film about the duel between Aaron Burr and Ale… Early America Review: Federalist Opposition to the War of 1812 Early America Review: Federalist Opposition to the War of 1812- Paper in the Winter 2000 issue by John B. Hoey weighing the causes and results of the political standoff between Je… Death of the Federalist Party Death of the Federalist Party- Paper written by Richard Seltzer in high school covering the decline and fall of the Federalists after 1799; includes notes and bibliography. Theodore Roosevelt, 1912 Theodore Roosevelt, 1912- Information about the Bull Moose campaign, which includes Real Audio of a speech by Teddy Roosevelt. Bull Moose years of Theodore Roosevelt Bull Moose years of Theodore Roosevelt- Information from the Theodore Roosevelt Association about TR's "Bull Moose" party. Bull Moose Bull Moose- Chronicles the 1912 Bull Moose campaign of Teddy Roosevelt. Bull Moose Speech - Assassination Attempt Bull Moose Speech - Assassination Attempt- It Takes more than that to Kill a Bull Moose - transcript of the speech given by Teddy Roosevelt on October 14, 1912 after being shot. Daniel Webster, 1782-1852 Daniel Webster, 1782-1852- Familiar quotations compiled by John Bartlett. Daniel Webster: Dartmouth's Favorite Son Daniel Webster: Dartmouth's Favorite Son- Hypertext exhibit including timeline, images and speeches. Daniel Webster Daniel Webster- Short biographical essay and portrait of the statesman, lawyer, and orator.