first ladies

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first ladies

Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, 1731-1802

2000
A biography of the wife of the first president of the United States, a woman who did not relish her role, but who entertained her guests both warmly and formally.

Barbara Bush, first lady

1991
A biography of the "down to earth" First Lady, describing her childhood, marriage, family life, campaign work, and volunteer work as a literacy advocate and as chairperson of the Leukemia Society of America.

Lady Bird Johnson

making our neighborhoods beautiful
1998
A simple biography of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, focusing on her efforts to beautify the nation.

The Trumans

1992
An account of the life of Harry Truman and his family, focusing on his years as president and the beginning of the Cold War.

The Tafts

1993
Examines the private life and political career of the only president to also serve as Supreme Court justice and describes the influence of his wife, Nellie.

The Bushes

1991
An account of the life of George Bush and his family, with emphasis on his years as president.

Abigail Adams

1989
Chronicles the life and achievements of the wife of the second president of the United States.

A picture book of Dolley and James Madison

2009
Recounts the adventures of Dolley and James Madison during the years James Madison served as the fourth President of the United States.

Partner in revolution

Abigail Adams
1998
A biography of the woman who was the wife of the second president of the United States and the mother of the sixth president.

Shattered dreams

the story of Mary Todd Lincoln
1994
Biography of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of America's 16th president. Provides an insightful attempt to answer questions on whether the accusations that she was power hungry, vain, and insane are true or not.

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