first ladies

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Abigail Adams

adviser to a president
1989
Examines the life and achievements of the wife of the second American president.

The story of Hillary Rodham Clinton

First Lady of the United States
1995
Examines the childhood, family life, and social and political activities of this powerful and important First Lady.

Barbara Bush

1991
A biography of the First Lady, describing her early years, life as a politician's wife, and work as a volunteer and activist.

John & Abigail Adams

an American love story
2001
Tells the story of the relationship between John Adams, the second president of the United States, and his wife, Abigail, an early champion of women's rights, discussing their long, supportive partnership and marriage which lasted over fifty years.

Abigail Adams

2006
A brief profile of First Lady Abigail Adams, wife of the second President of the United States, and how she influenced the presidency of her husband.

Dolley Madison

her life, letters, and legacy
2003
Surveys the life of First Lady Dolley Madison, wife of the fourth president, who was renowned as a hostess, a lady of fashion, and a heroine of the War of 1812.

Laura Bush

first lady
2002
A brief biography of Laura Bush, including her childhood, her college years, her career as a teacher, her marriage to George W. Bush, and her life and work as First Lady, first of Texas and then of the United States.

Eleanor Roosevelt

first lady of the twentieth century
1997
Biography of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who devoted her life to helping others and working for peace.

Smart about the first ladies

2005
Prsents a report on first ladies, the wives and/or hostesses of U.S. presidents, explaining what they do and where they live, and providing brief information on each woman to become first lady.

Dolley Madison

"The enemy cannot frighten a free people"
2010
Chronicles the life of Dolley Madison, discussing her Quaker childhood, her marriage to James Madison, her political life as First Lady, and her legacy in American history.

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