[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the White House in Washington, D. C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This is a slideshow of important moments in the history of the American presidency. Includes photographs of presidential inaugurations, candid images of presidents and copies of inauguration day speeches.

Brief overview of the life of President Lincoln. Includes photo.

Describes the political career of John Usher, once the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Interesting historic photographs accompany the information.

Members of the committee that is investigating the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina are accusing the White House of refusing to provide documents, officials for questioning, etc. The White House contends that their...

Support healthy eating by using these resources in the classroom. The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge was a nationwide recipe contest for kids ages 8-12 that promotes cooking and healthy eating. Winners attended a "State Dinner" at the White...

Geologist David White of the United States Geological Survey lived in this house from 1910 to 1925. His researches into the distribution of petroleum resources became essential to the oil industry.

Polling reports featuring results from various opinion polls that match Bush, Kerry and Nader. Diverse subjects are included. Updated when new polls are released.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Profiles of the key members of President Barack Obama's team, including his cabinet members, chief of staff, White House Press Secretary, National Security Advisor, Director of the CIA, and more.

Read about Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and political career before she became First Lady of the White House.

Scooter Libby, the former White House aide at the center of the Valerie Plame scandal, has his trial date for obstruction of justice and perjury charges set for January, 2007. Article is from February, 2006.

The behind-the-scenes story of the famous 1970 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley, as told through original letters, memoranda, and photographs.

These gifts are unique records of each administration from Herbert Hoover through Bill Clinton. Many of them are handmade artworks. Some are from well known artists and others from supportive American citizens.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage lists and explains some of the different American symbols. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...

This is a brief article on Lady Bird Johnson. Read about her life before she became the First Lady of the United States and her career following her husband's presidency.

The author of the column at the center of the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal, Robert Novak, defends his article, the White House, and says there was no crime committed in this October, 2003, article.

This site presents an accurate account of the events in the life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Also includes a bibliography of works by and about the author.