Presidency (U.S.)
General Resources
Presidential Documents
American Presidency Project
An archive of over 77, 000 documents related to the study of the American Presidency. Includes inaugural and state of the union addresses from George Washington to George W Bush.
Presidential Libraries (National Archives)
Provides access to the web sites of Presidential Libraries from Herbert Hoover to William Clinton. Materials available electronically include selected speeches, diaries, letters, and memoranda.
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
The papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the Office of the Press Secretary. Electronic access is available beginning in 1991.
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
The Weekly Compilation is the official publication of presidential statements, messages and remarks. Electronic access is from 1993-present.
Overview and Background
American President: An Online Reference Resource
A comprehensive collection of material about the Presidents of the United States and the history of the presidency.
Guide to the Presidency (CQ Press) REF JK516 .C57 2008 2 v. ![]()
An in-depth look at the Presidency in all its aspects.
POTUS (Presidents of the United States)
Provides biographical information, names of cabinet members, audio and video of select speeches and remarks.


