Related Links | National Geographic Resources | Additional Resources RELATED LINKS At nationalgeographic.com Inside the White House The U.S. presidential palace is 200 years old—could be a good time for a makeover. Put your stamp on the Oval Office. Lesson Plan: Where Were the U.S. Presidents Born? Students create a map of presidential birthplaces, learning about social studies, current events, and history. Elsewhere on the Web Air Force One Fact Sheet Boeing: Air Force One Learn about the historical development of the Air Force One plane, including modifications made to the plane to meet Presidential needs. Historic Air Force One Retires After 35 Years In 1998, the Boeing 707 Air Force One was retired after more than 13,000 flying hours and millions of miles. It’s Good To Be President Learn about the perks of being President, such as flying in Air Force One, bowling in the White House, and more. Museum of Flight in Seattle The first Presidential jet plane, a specially built Boeing 707-120, is housed at the Museum of Flight. Presidential Transportation The history of Presidential transportation, including yacht, aircraft, and railcar, is discussed in this site. The Presidents Connect to the individual Web sites of U.S. Presidents and first ladies. Links to every Presidential library are also included. U.S. Air Force The official U.S. Air Force site has current Air Force news, photo galleries, links, and more.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOURCES
Book Bausum, Ann. Our Country’s Presidents. 2001.
World Magazine “Far-Out Presidential Facts.” January 1997.
Video Inside the White House
Video 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: The White House
National Geographic MagazineAikman, Lonnelle. “The Living White House.” November 1996.
publications index and store .ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Aboard Air Force One: 200,000 Miles With a White House Aide. Fithian Press, 1997.Planes of the Presidents: An Illustrated History of Air Force One. Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2000.Real Life at the White House: Two Hundred Years of Daily Life at America’s Most Famous Residence. Routledge Publishing, 2000.
