Presidents' Day


A biography and overview of his presidency can be found at this site.
George Washington

This article addresses the mythologized figure of George and how his image is used today.
Washington Used Today

Visit the first president's home from the comfort of your own home.
Mount Vernon Grounds Tour

A list of moral teachings and rules of etiquette that Washington learned as a boy. Some rules, like not talking with your mouth full, are still valid today.
Rules of Civility

A detailed timeline of Lincoln's life.
Abraham Lincoln

Read some of Lincoln's most famous speeches in this collection.
The Speeches of Abraham Lincoln

The National Park Service now monitors the site of Lincoln's tragic assassination.
Ford's Theater

A poem written by Walt Whitman to honor the late president's memory.
"O Captain! My Captain!"

What happens when the President gets sick? Find out at this online exhibit.
When the President is the Patient

Take a look at your favorite President or First Lady.
Portraits of Presidents and First Ladies