The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school.

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Arthur's essay wins a contest and he has to read it to the President in a special ceremony at the White House.

"John Adams was an American patriot and Founding Father, and Abigail, his wife, was his most trusted adviser for more than fifty years. While John served in both Continental Congresses, Abigail managed their farm within earshot of cannon fire. She later advised her husband through amusing letters as he served as our first ambassador to Great Britain. And when John was elected America's first vice president and our second president, Abigail vowed to...

An introduction to the life of George Washington, who became the first president of the United States after leading the American military in the Revolutionary War against England.

Introduces Presidents' Day, including the accomplishments of Presidents Washington and Lincoln, why the holiday is important, and how it is celebrated today.

An introduction to the life and career of America's 16th president.

An introduction to the life of James Monroe, an influential patriot during the American Revolution who became the nation's fifth president and was subsequently reelected.

"The fifth of ten children, George Washington was a dreamer, a hard worker, an athlete, and a peacemaker. By the time he was fifteen he had handwritten for himself the "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation." These were his rules to live by. He could not have known what his future would hold - and these rules speak to who he was as a boy and a man. Based on this little known historical document, this is George Washington's...

Follows the life of George Washington from student and soldier to President of the United States.