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George H.W. Bush | Article

George H.W. Bush

Read about the life of 41st President of the United States George Herbert Walker Bush, a man born to both economic and political privilege, and tutored in modesty.

FDR | Primary Source

Message to Congress on Social Security

A recommendation for legislation to help protect Americans from the hazards of life.

FDR | Primary Source

Mobilization for Human Needs, 1933

FDR asks for community cooperation to help the needy.

FDR | Primary Source

New Deal a Square Deal for the Negro?

An African American journal, Opportunity, examines New Deal policies and calls for fair treatment for blacks.

FDR | Primary Source

Oral Histories

Sample some questions and answers collected by the Works Progress Administration's Federal Writers Project as part of the New Deal employment programs.

FDR | Primary Source

The Atlantic Charter

FDR and Churchill spell out the Anglo-American pact of 1941.

FDR | Primary Source

The Neutrality Act of 1937

The law defining rules for exports, financial transactions, and other interactions under the banner of wartime neutrality.

FDR | Primary Source

Letter from Hugh R. Wilson to FDR

A letter to FDR describing a meeting with Adolf Hitler.

Clinton | Article

Teacher's Guide

This guide has been created to accompany Clinton, a four-hour AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary that presents a rich biographical portrait of America's 42nd president.

Nixon's China Game | Article

The Nixons' Tour

The president and Mrs. Nixon toured China for seven days in 1972.

Nixon's China Game | Article

The language of politicians can be remarkably similar from country to country, even when the cultures of countries are as disparate as those of United States and China. Read quotes from Richard Nixon, Mao Tse-tung, and Chou En-lai and figure out who said what.

Nixon's China Game | Article

The Nixon Visit

A brief essay on the historic trip President Nixon took to China from February 21-28, 1972).