America's presidents have represented many states, held different
occupations and faced difficult challenges. However, each president
answered the same call--the call to serve the American people. As you
learn about the presidents, think about ways you can serve your
neighbor, community or country today.
What does volunteer service mean to the members of the President's Council on
Service and Civic Participation? Watch the videos to find out!
Sean Astin
"Sam" in Lord of the Rings
Luis Gonzalez
Outfielder, Arizona Diamondbacks
Darrell Green
Former NFL football player
Hope Taft
First Lady, State of Ohio
Clotilde Dedecker
National Women's Hall of Fame President
Pedro Garcia
Director of Schools, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Bill Novelli
CEO, AARP
Biographies
Read these presidential biographies put together by
fifth-graders at Abingdon Elementary School in
Arlington, Virginia.
Presidential Biographies Quotes about Service
Service Read what these fifth-graders
have to say about service.
Coloring Pages & Games
Download and print these
pages to learn about the nation's
presidents.