"A president's hardest task is not to do what is right but to know what is right"
- Lyndon B. Johnson

Now available to download exclusively for iPad®

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Take a Closer Look

See every brush stroke and detail with optimized images for retina iPad.

Watch the app in action

Available for the first time on iPad, an unprecedented interactive journey through the National Portrait Gallery's iconic American Presidential collection.

Complete Collection

Learn about each President's accomplishments, family life, pets and personalities, from George Washington to Barack Obama.

Experience American History

  • Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of
    Independence

    President Roosevelt Family

    President Franklin
    Roosevelt and family

    Eisenhower's Invite

    President Eisenhower’s Inaugural
    Ball Invitation

    Unique

    Discover a unique collection of portraits and objects guiding you through landmarks in American history.

  • President Grant

    18th President,
    Ulysses S. Grant

    Personal

    Explore personal artefacts from the lives of America’s Presidents and bring history to life at a touch.

    Lincolns Horse

    President Lincoln’s
    horse, Old Robin

    Jackie Kennedy

    35th First Lady,
    Jackie Kennedy

Test Your Knowledge In The Games Room

Do you know where JFK was born or where the term "OK" came from? Match your favorite presidents with their first ladies to earn points and move to the next challenge.

Visit the games room and test your skills with the trivia test, presidential pairs and famous quotes.

Vote For Your Favorite Presidential Portrait

Share your vote with friends on Facebook and find out the Nation's favorite portrait on the leaderboard. Your vote counts!