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Presidents
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "I Do Solemnly Swear ... ": Presidential Inaugurations 
 "Approximately 400 items or 2,000 digital files from each of the 54 inaugurations from George Washington's in 1789 to George W. Bush's inauguration of 2001. This presentation includes diaries and letters of presidents and of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets and programs, prints, photographs, and sheet music." From the Library of Congress American Memory Collection. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/pihtml/ Topics: Correspondence, Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency Last updated Apr 27, 2005 20th Century American Architecture & Interior Design: Photographs by Samuel Gottscho and William Schleisner, 1935-1955
Contains "over 29,000 images primarily of architectural subjects, including interiors and exteriors of homes, stores, offices, factories, historic buildings, and other structures. Subjects are concentrated chiefly in the northeastern United States, especially the New York City area, and Florida." Subjects include "the homes of notable Americans... U.S. presidents... [and] the 1939-40 New York World's Fair." Searchable, and browsable by subject. Searchable and browsable. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/gottscho/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, Technology Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Abraham Lincoln Research Site
Provides a biography, vignettes of many incidents in his life (including his possible romance with Ann Rutledge), a description of his marriage to Mary Todd, biographies of his sons, a timeline of his life, extensive coverage of his assassination, photographs, documents, trivia, bibliography, and many related links. The section on Mary Todd Lincoln is extensive and covers her insanity trial. http://home.att.net/~rjnorton/Lincoln2.html Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 12, 2009 Brady-Handy Collection
This collection features images from approximately 5,000 glass negatives by photographers Mathew Brady and Levin C. Handy, "chiefly portraits of presidents, members of Congress, military and naval officers, justices of the Supreme Court, actors, artists, religious leaders, and other notables. Also includes views of Washington, D.C., and vicinity." Searchable and browsable. Includes links to related collections. From the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/brhchtml/brhcabt.html Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photography, Technology, The United States Presidency, United States History Last updated Aug 10, 2005 Clinton Presidential Center
This center in Little Rock, Arkansas, includes the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. The site features a timeline of Clinton's time in office and the full text of statements, press briefings, radio addresses, and other documents from the Clinton presidency. http://www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Museums, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Jun 7, 2009 Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum
Information about this "repository for the preservation of historical papers, audiovisual materials and the artifacts relating to Dwight D. Eisenhower and his times." Among the online materials are photographs, documents, and selected speeches and quotes. The Reference Desk answers frequently asked questions and provides links to more information. http://www.eisenhower.utexas.edu/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Eleanor Roosevelt: American Visionary
Captioned photographs of Eleanor Roosevelt throughout her life. Features pictures of her with presidents, friends, and famous people; photographs of the Roosevelt family, Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR), and Fala (FDR's Scottish terrier); images of furniture and personal items; a virtual tour of Val-Kill Cottage; and a history of Val-Kill Industries, a social experiment "designed to provide local farmers and their families with the necessary crafting skills to supplement their income." http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/elro/ Topics: History, Home & Housing, Notable People: Government, Parks, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency, Travel Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
The site about this Iowa museum and archive features photos and information about Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover (such as Hoover's daily calendar for 1917 through 1964, and information about "Hoover-ball ... a combination of tennis, volleyball and medicine ball"), images of current and past exhibits, and more. Also includes information about Rose Wilder Lane (the first biographer of Herbert Hoover) and her mother, children's author Laura Ingalls Wilder. http://www.hoover.archives.gov Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 1, 2005 The History of Televised Presidential Debates
Video clips, photos, headlines, and commentary on the presidential debates on television from 1960-2000. Essays, statistics, and interviews with scholars, and classroom activities are included. Explores "television's impact on the American political arena." From MBC: The Museum of Broadcast Communications. http://www.museum.tv/debateweb/html/index.htm Topics: Communications, News, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: History, Politics, Statistics, Television, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 16, 2008 Hoover Online!
"The goal of this site is to furnish high school students with direct access to materials held at the Hoover Presidential Library." The site features biographical overviews of Herbert Hoover and his wife, and lesson plans about important episodes in their lives. These include their Chinese tour, Belgian relief, building of Hoover Dam, "440 historical documents pertaining to President Hoover and the Depression," and Hoover and Harry Truman. All pages include scanned photographs, letters, and documents. http://www.ecommcode.com/hoover/hooveronline/ Topics: Correspondence, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years
This site is a companion to an exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago, which "presents more than 70 garments worn by one of history's great fashion icons. ... [T]hese fashions reveal how the former first lady carefully shaped her image to reflect the vigor, ideals, and internationalism of her husband's administration." The site features short essays, historical photos, photos of some of the garments (many designed by Oleg Cassini), and a timeline. http://www.fieldmuseum.org/jkennedy/ Topics: Notable People: Government, Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency Last updated Mar 20, 2006 John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum: Reference Desk
Online material related to John F. Kennedy, including a biography, major speeches, speeches of his brothers Robert and Edward, sound files, photographs, executive orders, eulogies, a listing of the music played at his funeral, and more. This website comprises "information frequently requested from the library's main research room." Some of the resources are provided by the library, others by links to outside sources. http://www.jfklibrary.org/historical+resources/archives/reference+desk/ Topics: Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 18, 2008 John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum
This site is dedicated to the "study and understanding of President Kennedy's life and career and the times in which he lived; and to America's political and cultural heritage, the process of governing and the importance of public service." The Reference Desk serves as a "gateway to speeches, sound files, photographs, documents and other online resources." Find current information about awards programs, analyses, and exhibits. Browse using the site map. Searchable. http://www.jfklibrary.org/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Kennedy Assassination Home Page
"It's the most controversial case in modern American history. Did Lee Harvey Oswald kill John Kennedy by himself, or did a conspiracy do it?" The searchable site explores this question in great detail, containing information on the major players, places, and theories surrounding the event. This site includes many photos, sound clips, video, annotated links, searchable newsgroup archives, and information on subscribing to the newsgroup. From a politics professor. http://mcadams.posc.mu.edu/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name Last updated Nov 19, 2008 The Kennedys
This site is a companion to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience program about "America's most famous political family and their repeated pursuit of the presidency." The site includes a timeline, a family tree, a photo gallery, and information about specific family members and events featured in the program, such as Joseph Kennedy's relationship with the FBI. Also includes a program transcript, teacher's guide, and related books and sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/kennedys/ Topics: Notable People: Government, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum
This official site contains a photo archive of LBJ and the significant figures in his administration, a list of museum exhibits, a research section with selected speeches and biographical information, and an archive that includes oral history transcripts and information on the recordings Johnson taped of his telephone conversations while in office. Includes links to related sites. Searchable. http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 19, 2008 Marine One
Marine One is the "call sign for any U.S. rotary-winged aircraft carrying the president of the United States," most recently it is usually a Modified VH-60N. There are photographs of current and past helicopters used in the service of presidents and information about their history, alphanumerical designators, cruise speeds, and range of miles. See The RotorHead to compare the information and photographs with other U.S. and foreign rotary-winged military aircraft. http://www.rotorhead.org/military/marine1.asp Topics: Military, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency, Transportation Last updated Nov 18, 2008 National Portrait Gallery's Portrait Search
A growing image database of over 80,000 "paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and photographs [that] document the diversity of individuals who have made significant contributions to the history and culture of the United States." Searchable and browsable. From the Smithsonian Institution. http://npgportraits.si.edu/eMuseumNPG/code/emuseum.asp Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 18, 2008 The Nixon-Presley Meeting: The Documentation
Documents and photographs concerning a 1970 visit by Elvis Presley to President Richard M. Nixon at the White House. Includes Presley's six-page handwritten letter requesting the visit, memoranda from Nixon staff (Haldeman, Chapin, Krogh, and others), and Nixon's thank you note for the gifts Presley brought with him (including a Colt 45 pistol and Presley family photos). From the National Security Archive at the George Washington University Library. http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/nsa/elvis/elnix.html Topics: Correspondence, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency, United States History Last updated Nov 28, 2004 On the Stump: Theodore Roosevelt in Stereographs
Explores the rising popularity of stereographic photography at the turn of the 20th century, and how Theodore Roosevelt "used publicity effectively throughout his career and attracted the attention of photographers from the start." Includes samples of stereographic photographs of Roosevelt that helped shape his political image. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/collections/permanent/projects/stereo/TR/tr1.html Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Jun 10, 2006 Photographing History: Fred J. Maroon and the Nixon Years, 1970-1974
Photojournalist Fred J. Maroon's photo-essay of "President Richard Nixon's years in office," including the Watergate Senate investigation, House impeachment hearings, and Nixon's resignation. Also find audio files of comments from Maroon and a timeline of the Nixon Administration (1968-1974). From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. http://americanhistory.si.edu/maroon/ Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections: History, Photography, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Jun 2, 2005 Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
This site makes available material compiled and published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, employing the same database used in producing the hardcover printed volumes. Contains the public papers from the current administration and previous administrations starting in 1991. The volumes are searchable as well as browsable by table of contents, photographic portfolio, presidential documents published in the Federal Register, subject, name of person mentioned, and document category. http://www.gpoaccess.gov/pubpapers/index.html Topics: Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 20, 2008 Reagan
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience "four-and-a-half hour documentary [that] examines [Ronald] Reagan's life through the testimony of family, friends, historians, biographers, and other witnesses to Reagan's private life and public career." Features interviews, text of some of Reagan's speeches, video clips, book excerpts, photos, a timeline, a teacher's guide, and more. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/reagan/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Jun 9, 2004 Reagan Honoured Across America
A British perspective on the life and legacy of former President Ronald Reagan, who died in June 2004. Includes news, analysis, photos, and video clips. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3782423.stm Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name Last updated Jun 7, 2004 Ronald Reagan
News and information about the life of former President Ronald Reagan, who died in June 2004. The site features a biography of this "lifeguard, athlete, movie star, governor, [and] president"; a speech archive; photos; audio clips; and links to related information. From CNN. Note: Viewing video clips requires a fee. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2004/reagan/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Jun 8, 2004 Ronald Reagan Dead at 93
Provides an overview of the events in the life of former President Ronald Reagan, covering both his acting and political careers. Features several audio clips of Reagan's speeches, including his denial of the arms-for-hostages deal with Iran and his acknowledgement of his "'mistake' in the Iran-Contra affair." Includes a timeline, photos, and related links. Also includes an overview of funeral plans. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/news/specials/obits/reagan/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name Last updated Jun 9, 2004 William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
The Clinton Library "is responsible for preserving and processing in perpetuity the official Presidential records, audiovisual materials, and artifacts of the Clinton Administration." The site includes biographies of Bill and Hillary Clinton, many photographs of the Clinton family, and links to related information. From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which administers the library. http://www.clintonlibrary.gov/ Topics: Photograph Collections: History, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 24, 2004 |
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