Jane Walter Venzke, co-author of "The President's Wife, Jane Appleton Pierce," discusses the First Lady's family, childhood, education, later life, and time in the role.
This lesson plan explores the various legacies of President Woodrow Wilson. The lesson begins with a brief biography of his life before delving into eight different topics related to his tenure as President. Topics of study in this lesson include: Wilson's role at the start, during, and at the end of World War I, his relationship with the press, his work to expand the role of the President, his Progressive-era reforms, his political engagement, and his views on race and racism.
This clip provides an overview of how various news sources covered the announcement and includes a summary of her biography and qualifications.
Ted Widmer, former adviser to President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, talked about his biography of President Martin Van Buren and the election of 1840.
A brief life portrait of Barack Obama.
A brief life portrait of George W. Bush.
A brief summary of the life and career of William Howard Taft.
A brief summary of the life of Woodrow Wilson.
A brief summary of the life and accomplishments of Warren G. Harding.
A brief summary of the life of Calvin Coolidge.
A brief summary of the life and career of Herbert Hoover.
A brief summary of the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A brief summary of the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
A brief summary of the life and career of John F. Kennedy.
A brief summary of the life and career of Lyndon B. Johnson.
A brief summary of the life and career of Richard Nixon.
A brief summary of the life and career of Gerald Ford.
A brief summary of the life and career of Jimmy Carter.
A brief summary of the life and career of Ronald Reagan.
A brief summary of the life and career of George H.W. Bush.
