presidents' spouses

A biography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own, devoted to helping others and working for peace.

Describes the various First Ladies that have lived in the White House and discusses their duties and privileges.

A biography of the wife of President Herbert Hoover, following her life from birth to death.

Tells Eleanor Roosevelt's life story, describing the former first lady's privileged but difficult childhood, her marriage, and her social and political work.

Tells the life story of Eleanor Roosevelt, describing her difficult childhood and her political work and social activism before and during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's terms as president.

Offers a brief overview of the life of Hillary Clinton, discussing her schooling, career as a lawyer, marriage to Bill Clinton, years as First Lady, controversial decision to stand by her husband after his infidelity was revealed, political views, and presidential aspirations.

Tells the life story of Hillary Clinton, describing her childhood in Illinois, experiences at Wellesley College and Yale, marriage to Bill Clinton, work as a U.S. senator, and campaign for president.

Traces the life of the wife of the first president of the United States, from her childhood in Virginia through her marriage to George Washington to her role in the American Revolution and the early years of the new country's history.

Color illustrations fill this overview of the life and accomplishments of First Lady Abigail Adams. Also includes a time line, a glossary, and a further-reading list.

Examines the contributions and accomplishments of eleven presidential wives: Dolley Madison, Mary Lincoln, Nellie Taft, Florence Harding, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, and Nancy Reagan.