Presidential Trains
From 1833 to 2018, Andrew Jackson to George H.W. Bush
Author Bob Withers
Dr. Robert Holzweiss
Join the celebration!
Presented by Author Bob Withers with Dr. Robert Holzweiss, Deputy Director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, this historical overview by these train historians is a fascinating trip back in time!
Join this celebration honoring Presidents and their trains!
This historical overview begins in 1833 with President Andrew Jackson, the first president to ride in a train. Highlighted will be the unique train stories of President Abraham Lincoln, President Warren Harding, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson’s “Special” train campaign for President Lyndon Johnson, President Dwight Eisenhower, and President George H.W. Bush. It shows trains continue to make a strong connection for people with their presidents.
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Curriculum standards
National Standards
What is Government?
Values and Principles of Democracy
Other Nations and World Affairs
Roles of the Citizen
Civic Life, Politics, and Government
Foundations of the American Political System
Era 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to present)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Grade 1: SS1.2A, SS1.12B, SS1.15B, ELA1.1A, ELA1.1D, ELA1.10A, ELA1.10D
Grade 2: SS2.2A, SS2.13A, ELA2.1A, ELA2.1D, ELA2.10A, ELA2.10D
Grade 3: SS3.2B, SS3.9B, ELA3.1A, ELA3.1D, ELA3.10A, ELA3.10D
Grade 4: SS4.4C, SS4.10C, SS4.16A, ELA4.1A, ELA4.1D, ELA4.10A, ELA4.10D
Grade 5: SS5.4F, SS5.5C, SS5.7C, SS5.8A, SS5.18A, SS5.18B, SS5.22B, SS5.22C,
ELA5.1A, ELA5.1D, ELA5.10A, ELA2.10D
Grade 6: SS6.2A, SS6.2B, SS6.15B
Grade 7: SS7.1A, SS7.6C, SS7.7D
Grade 8: SS8.5F, SS8.8D, 8.27C
High School: US.3B, US.7B, US.7E, US.15A, US.16A, G.1F