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Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Explore how presidential correspondence can provide insights into the leadership and decision making making skills of the president, the impact of current current events , and information on communication styles and the technologies of the time.
Posted in: Presidents
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Use data analysis to explore the workings of the electoral college.
Posted in: Government and Law, Presidents
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
A recent blog post on presidential inaugurations noted that while the Constitution requires only an oath of office, presidential inaugurations have evolved to include many more activities. Many of these elements, including inaugural addresses, are documented in primary sources from the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Presidents
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
When I've asked my students, “Would anyone be interested in a trip on a ferry?” they've all cheered with excitement. But I wonder how many of us would be brave enough to take a night voyage through an ice-clogged river on a boat battered by snow and high winds. Primary sources from the Library of Congress can let students explore this momentous--and shivery--event.
Posted in: Fine and Performing Arts, Presidents, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)