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American President
Comprehensive nonpartisan site on the nation's top executive.
Grade Level: Pre-K-12

http://www.americanpresident.org

	CONTENT: The American President was created by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia and bills itself as, "the most comprehensive non-partisan resource available on the history and function of the American presidency." Included are resources that teachers will find invaluable when teaching about the American presidency.
	SITE DESIGN: The site has a simple design with two major sections; Presidency in History and Presidency in Action. Each section is available from the main page and the navigation menus remain constant on the internal pages. Users can navigate the Presidency in History section by choosing an administration by era or last name. The Presidency in Action offers links to the seven areas of presidential responsibility. The site is also fully searchable.
	REVIEW: American History teachers and students looking for homework help or research paper material will find a wealth of information at this comprehensive site. All forty-three presidential administrations are explored. The area for each administration includes biographical sketches of the President and First Lady, timelines of key events, biographies of cabinet members, listings of staff and advisors, and a multimedia gallery including still images, audio, and video. The Presidency in Action deals with the responsibilities of the President and the resources at his disposal to develop policy and make decisions. The information is grouped into seven areas of responsibility: Domestic Policy, Economic Policy, Legislative Affairs, National Security, Presidential Politics, Administration of the Government, and Administration of the White House. An essay for each area of responsibility details their respective functions and operations. Visitors can also view an organizational chart of the current White House that details the seven areas and the people who inhabit them. Additionally, there is an Ask a Question feature where users can ask questions of historical interest to the site's editors and research staff.
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