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Credits

The Presidents: From the Inauguration of George Washington to the Inauguration of Jimmy Carter was produced by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service in 1977 (revised edition). This material was part of the National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings, Volume XX and was designed to document the historic places commemorating the Chief Executives of the United States. Series Editor for the volumes produced by the National Park Service was Robert G. Ferris. Portions of the 1977 document have been omitted and only minor revisions have been made to the original text, however the reader should note that some of the information contained herein may not reflect current conditions. Current color photos of historic sites are courtesy of current property owners.

Material for the U.S. Presidents since this document was published is courtesy of The White House Historical Association. While images of the Presidents appeared in the published edition, the images of the Presidents and the First Ladies in the on-line edition are courtesy of The White House Historical Association. Color photos of historic sites are courtesy of the current property owners who are the caretakers of National Historic Landmark properties that are in private ownership. Additional historical site and presidential biographical information can be obtained by visiting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NPS History: Government — Presidents The White House Historical Association Presidential Museums.com

Mount Rushmore National Memorial by M. Woodbridge "Woody" Williams, 1974. (National Park Service Historic Photograph Collection, HPC-001704)

Information Regarding Published Edition

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data United States. National Park Service.

The Presidents.
(The National survey of historic sites and buildings, v. 20)
Bibliography: States—Homes. 2. Presidents—United States—Biography.
1. Presidents—United
3. Historic sites—United States. I. Title. II. Series.
E159.U55 1977 973'.0992 [B] 77—608061

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Ernest Allen Connally

CHIEF, OFFICE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Jerry L. Rogers

ACTING CHIEF, HISTORIC SITES SURVEY DIVISION
George F. Emery

The Biographical Sketches section of this volume was based on a study prepared under contract by Prof. Charles H. McCormick, Fairmont State College, W. Va. Survey and evaluation reports prepared by Various National Park Service historians and contract personnel were utilized in preparing the Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings portion. These reports were reviewed by the Advisory Board on National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings, and Monuments and the Consulting Committee for the National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings. Current members of these groups are listed in the Acknowledgments. Editorial Assistants Richard E. Morris and Richard E. Dean, Jr., assisted with various phases of manuscript preparation.

SERIES EDITOR: ROBERT G. FERRIS
ASSISTANT EDITOR: JAMES H. CHARLETON
Photographic Editor: Dorothy Chatfield Buffmire
Designer: Patrick A. Hurley

Original Foreword to Published Edition

We Americans are intrigued and inspired by the lives of our Presidents, whom we elevate from our midst to the highest office in the land. In this awesome position, which involves grave responsibilities, the Chief Executives not only symbolize our national ideals and goals, but also help shape our global destiny.

In reading of their experiences, we rejoice in their triumphs, sympathize with their problems, warm to their personal joys, and grieve over their sorrows.

This book, which emphasizes the sites and buildings associated with the Presidents, provides a new and unique dimension in understanding them and should further stimulate public interest in their careers.

I heartily recommend this volume to all my fellow citizens.

CECIL D. ANDRUS
Secretary of the Interior

Original Preface to Published Edition

This book will increase public knowledge of the lives of our Presidents. It will also guide citizens to visit the various Park System areas and National Historic Landmarks that honor them.

These sites reflect the persistent efforts of historic preservationists in all parts of the country.

Credit for the preparation of this book is shared widely by persons both in and out of the National Park Service. The Service appreciates the assistance of the many individuals and institutions who contributed. The National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings, which is cosponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is authorized by the Historic Sites Act of 1935.

WILLIAM J. WHALEN
Director
National Park Service