History links - American government

• CongressLink provides information about the U.S. Congress: how it works, its members & leaders, and the public policies it produces.
• Federal Bulletin Board - Quickly and easily access more than 7,500 files from over 25 agencies representing all three branches of the federal government.
• Firstgov.gov: Your First Click to the US Government - This web site will allow users overwhelmed by the 27 million-plus pages of government information to link to every online resource offered by the federal government. Users can log on without having to know the name of the agency or program that offers the specific service they seek.
• Government Printing Office Access: The Pathway to Federal Information offers timely access to official federal government databases. Most are updated by 6:00a.m. daily, and the Congressional Record is usually available by 11:00 a.m.
• Presidential Election - As the Jan. 2008 primaries draw near, the media becomes saturated with debates and commercials. Use this site to review the history of presidential elections, beginning in 1789 when George Washington ran unopposed. Read articles about campaigns, conventions, nominations, the Electoral College, and disputed elections. Voting results are presented in graph form, so there’s also some great material for a math lesson.                                                                                                                                                         
• World War II Primary Source Documents - To commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 8, 1945), this vast archive of primary source documents from WW II was established. Read the words of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Harry Truman, and President Charles de Gaulle as they announced the historic event, or view the official German surrender documents. There are hundreds of fascinating documents covering all aspects of the war, plus several excellent interactive timelines that are useful for research.