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Political Science: The Presidency

This guide will help you find scholarly resources in political science.

Reference Books

Encyclopedia of the American Presidency
REF JK 511 .G45 2004

Encyclopedia of Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, and Platforms
REF E 176.1 .R6 2004

Online Sources

White House Briefing Room
Presidential Speeches, Press Briefing, Nominations and Appointments
White House Main Page
Economic Report of the President
Statements of Administration Policy

Historical Sources

The American President
Information on all U.S. Presidents and their administrations.
The American Presidency Project
Large archive of presidential documents, election results, and historical documents
Public Papers of the Presidents
Scroll down to search by date. Covers 1789 to the present.
Presidential Popularity Over Time
1941-current
Executive Orders
1826-present