Just the Facts: American Presidents

This program, a collection of short biographies of American presidents from George Washington through Bill Clinton, provides key facts about each president - including his birthplace, home, burial site (if applicable), political affiliation, and achievements and disappointments while in office. A brief explanation of the major political, economic, and foreign-policy issues during the term each president served is offered. Interesting bits of information and unusual aspects of some presidents' lives are also mentioned - for example: which president was never elected but served as both president and vice president, who was the nation's only Roman Catholic president, and which university most presidents have attended. One of many programs in the Just the Facts Learning Series.