Monday, May 28, 2012

PRESIDENT'S DAY

Internet Public Library: POTUS
http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/
In this resource you will find background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included to enrich this site.

The Presidents of the United States
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/
The President biographies presented here are from the book The Presidents of the United States of America written by Frank Freidel and Hugh S. Sidey (contributing author), published by the White House Historical Association with the cooperation of the National Geographic Society.

American Presidents : Life Portraits
http://www.americanpresidents.org
This web site contains a complete video archive of all American Presidents: Life Portraits, plus biographical facts, key events of each presidency, presidential places and reference material.

Mount Vernon Educational Resources
http://www.mountvernon.org/educational-resources
Dedicated to Washington's home in Virginia, this site includes a visitor guide, virtual tour and educational resources.

George Washington: A National Treasure
http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/
Explore interactive portrait to learn about George Washington, including a chronology and lesson plans.

The History Place presents Abraham Lincoln
http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/index.html
Illustrated chronology of Lincoln's life, with key points expanded upon in short articles.

Abraham Lincoln Online: Education Resources
http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/education/educate.htm
Extensive collection of Lincoln resources, including on-line versions of his speeches and writings.

No comments: