U.S. House Historian
Presidents, vice presidents, exact terms, and coinciding sessions of Congress.
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ESL United Historical Series
The Presidents of the United States
Meet every person who has served as president. Build English, history, and civics knowledge through 45 complete chapters covering all 47 numbered presidencies.
45 People47 Presidencies1789–Present21-Language Support
How the collection works
History lessons built for adult English learners
Every chapter includes a clear reading with audio, years in office, political party, vice president, First Lady or White House hostess, major actions, interesting facts, a civics connection, vocabulary, questions, speaking and writing, official sources, and QR access to every section.
Presidential learning library
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Search by name, number, date, vice president, First Lady, or political party.
Verified history
Built from trusted public sources
Core chronology, vice-presidential service, presidential biographies, and First Lady information were checked against authoritative historical collections.
U.S. Senate Historical Office
Complete chronological service records and succession notes for vice presidents.
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Biographies of presidents, First Ladies, and the hostesses who served in the role.
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