presidents' spouses

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presidents' spouses

Michelle

A brief biography of Michelle Obama that chronicles her childhood and heritage, education, marriage, and becoming First Lady of the United States.
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Michelle Obama

our First Lady
Offers a brief overview of the life of First Lady Michelle Obama, discussing her childhood, schooling, marriage to Barack Obama, and work as the president's wife.
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Laura Bush

A brief biography of former first lady Laura Bush that profiles her childhood, education, and dedication to literacy, and describes the events that brought her to the White House.
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Becoming

An autobiography of lawyer and American First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Who was Abigail Adams?

Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to remember the ladies and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and.
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Hillary Clinton

politician and activist
Hillary Rodham Clinton has had significant "firsts": First Lady of the United States and the first female candidate for a major political party to run for president of the United States. She has endured her share of scandals and is a celebrated former secretary of state, senator, and political activist. Young readers will learn more about the politician s life and accomplishments through easy-to-follow text accompanied by dynamic full-color photographs as well as direct quotes from Clinton herself. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.
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Eleanor Roosevelt

a friend to all
A brief biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, with photographs and simple text describing her childhood, her accomplishments, and how she changed the role of First Lady.
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Abigail Adams

eyewitness to America's birth
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Evita

Frida
A two-DVD set that tells the true-life stories of Argentina's famous first lady, Eva Peron, who rose above childhood poverty to achieve fortune and fame, and artist Frida Kahlo and her controversial relationship with artist Diego Rivera and scandalous affairs.

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