Mrs. Urbach Presents Notable Presidents
Introduction: By clicking on the following links you will learn about the contributions of some United States Presidents who have changed our nation and world. The listed presidents on this web site have served the United States in times of crisis. The crisis they underwent were times of war or the painful early growth of our country. You are to choose from this list the president who, in your opinion, has made the greatest contribution to our country.Once you have decided which president you want to research, develop a "case" or present proof as to why your president should be considered the greatest leader among the five that are listed. The hyperlinks that are listed on this page contain biographies, general information, and crises that each president faced.
At the bottom of the web page are some research tools. You may also use these in your research.
Five Notable Presidents
A Brief Biography from the White House Web Site
George Washington: 1st President & General of the Continental Army During the American Revolutionary War
George Washington: White House BiographyPersonal Information from the Mount Vernon Web Site, President Washington's Plantation George Washington: Personal Information Questions & Answers
Myths Concerning George Washington from the Mount Vernon Web Site
Myths About George WashingtonInformation From the Mount Vernon Web Site Concerning George Washington as Commander In Chief of the Continental Army and as First President of the United States
Questions and Answers About George Washington's CareerAnswer and Questions From the Mount Vernon Web Site Concerning Washington's Plantation
Questions and Answers About George Washington and Mount VernonA Biography Concerning George Washington from the Mount Vernon Web Site (Make sure that you click the next button on the bottom of the page, so you can read the complete biography. You do not need to address the discussion questions.)
Biography of George WashingtonA brief Biography of the Wife of George Washington, Martha Washington, from the Historic Web Page from Valley Forge
Martha WashingtonGeorge Washington's Extraordinary Leadership Abilities
Historic Valley Forge: George WashingtonFrom the Historic Valley Forge Web Site, A Hot List of Resources Concerning Valley Forge
George Washington: History at Valley Forge
Thomas Jefferson: 3rd President, Author of the Declaration of Independence, Architect, and Inventor
A Brief Biography From The White House Web Site
Thomas Jefferson: White House BiographyPublic and Private Timeline from the Monticello Web Site
Thomas Jefferson: TimelineA Brief Biography From The Monticello Web Site
Thomas Jefferson: BiographyA Day in the Life of Jefferson in Retirement
Jefferson's Home: MonticelloBiography.Com Web Site (Type in "Thomas Jefferson"-- Be Sure to Use Quotation Marks)
Thomas Jefferson: BiographyHot List of Resources Concerning Jefferson as President (Be Sure to Also Click on the Left Link. This Gives a Biography of the President.)
Thomas Jefferson: 3rd PresidentA Complete Biography From the Discovery School
Thomas Jefferson: Discovery SchoolUnder President Jefferson, the United States Doubled in Size. This Site Gives a Complete Overview in the Way in Which the United States Acquired this Territory
Louisiana Territory: Thomas JeffersonPolitical Information Concerning Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson: Internet Public LibraryUnited States Memorial to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Abraham Lincoln: 16th President, Kept the Country From Splitting Into Two Nations, President During the Civil War
A Brief History From the White House Web Site
Abraham Lincoln: White House BiographyA Nice Timeline With Descriptions Created by Elementary School Students
Abraham Lincoln: Timeline for Young ReadersBesides the Overview, This Site Has A Lot of Hyper-Links that Connect to Events and People in the President's Life
An Overview of Abraham Lincoln's LifeA Brief Overview of Lincoln's Assassination with Hyper-Links to People and Events Concerning the Assassination
Abraham Lincoln's AssassinationPoetry and Brief Information Concerning Lincoln (Click on the Hyper-Links at the Bottom of the Page For Additional Information.)
Abraham Lincoln: Savior of the UnionA Table of Facts Concerning Lincoln
Lincoln FactsA Hot List of Information Concerning Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln: A Leader of Honor
Franklin D. Roosevelt: 32nd President, Led the Country Out of the Great Depression, President During World War II
A Brief Biography From the White House Web Site
Franklin D. Roosevelt: White House BiographyCharacter Above All Essays From the PBS Web Site
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Character Above AllTime Magazine Chooses Roosevelt as The President of the 20th Century
Franklin D. Roosevelt: President of the CenturyRoosevelt Hotlist of Web Sites That is Suitable for Students and Teachers
Franklin D. Roosevelt Hotlist of Web SitesPolitical Information Concerning Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Internet LibraryFast Facts Concerning American Presidents Web Site
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Fast FactsA Complete Biography From the Discovery School
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Discovery School
George W. Bush: 43rd President, Today's President that is Helping the Country Cope With the Tragedies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania
A Brief Biography From the White House Web Site
George W. Bush: White House BiographyTime Magazine Chooses George W. Bush as Person of the Year 2000
Time Person of the Year 2000: George W. BushWashington Post's Biography of George W. Bush
Washington Post: The Life of George W. BushGrolier's Brief Biography of George W. Bush
The Presidency of George W. BushU.S. Department of State International Information Programs Gives Additional Information on Bush
U. S. Department of State: George W. BushFrom the White House Web Site, First Lady, Laura Bush's Letter to Children About the September 11 Attack on the United States
First Lady, Laura Bush's Letter to ChildrenBush Declares Major Disaster in New York
USA Today: September 11, 2001Bush Vows Retaliation
USA Today: September 11, 2001Bush -- "Freedom Will Be Defended"
USA Today: September 11, 2001Bush Asks White House Employees to Donate Blood
USA Today: September 12, 2001Articles About The Recent Tragedies In Our Country
Time for Kids
Bush Signs Bill to Fund Recovery and Punish Terrorists
CNN
Research Tools:
Yahooligans: A Search Guide for Kids
Ask Jeeves: For Kids
Lives: The Biography Resource
Biography.com
Biographical Dictionary
White House: President Biographies
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