America's presidents have represented many states, held different occupations and faced difficult challenges. However, each president answered the same call--the call to serve the American people. As you learn about the presidents, think about ways you can serve your neighbor, community or country today.

President's Service Council

What does volunteer service mean to the members of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation? Watch the videos to find out!


Sean Astin, "Sam" in Lord of the Rings

Sean Astin
"Sam" in Lord of the Rings




Luis Gonzalez, Outfielder, Arizona Diamondbacks Luis Gonzalez
Outfielder, Arizona Diamondbacks




Darrell Green, NFL football player
 Darrell Green
Former NFL football player




Hope Taft, First Lady, State of Ohio
 Hope Taft
First Lady, State of Ohio




Clotilde Dedecker, National Women's Hall of Fame President
 Clotilde Dedecker
National Women's Hall of Fame President



Pedro Garcia, Director of Schools, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
 Pedro Garcia
Director of Schools, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools


Bill Novelli, CEO, AARP Bill Novelli
CEO, AARP



Meet the Presidents

George Washington

Biographies

Read these presidential biographies put together by fifth-graders at Abingdon Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia.

Presidential Biographies
Quotes about Service



Service
Read what these fifth-graders have to say about service.

Abraham Lincoln

Coloring Pages & Games

Download and print these pages to learn about the nation's presidents.

Presidents Coloring Pages
Activity Sheet




Online Games
Presidential Occupations Quiz
Matching Game
Today and Yesterday Quiz

 

Theodore Roosevelt

Resources for Teachers
Civics and History Links

We the People-NEH
Our Documents
Milestone Documents
Archives Digital Classroom
Library of Congress



Service Links
Students in Service to America
USA Freedom Corps
Background and Sources