first ladies

A biography of Abigail Adams with excerpts from her letters to family and friends.

Shares a story from Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood, telling how she learned to overcome her fears after accomplishing a frightening task for her aunt.

A biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who became one of the most famous and influential first ladies as the wife of President John F. Kennedy.

An introduction to Michelle Obama, highlighting key moments in her life, and looking at her role as first lady of the United States.

Brief biographies of the women who have been First Ladies of the United States.

Follows the life of Edith Wilson from childhood to the White House, where she served as first lady during the administration of her husband Woodrow, the twenty-eighth president of the United States.

Biographies and portraits of forty-one wives, sisters, daughters, nieces, and other relatives of presidents who have served as White House hostesses, from Martha Washington through Nancy Reagan.

Examines the life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton, discussing her childhood, family, education, marriage to former president Bill Clinton, political success, and other related topics.

A brief biography of Senator and former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, that chronicles her childhood and education, marriage to Bill Clinton, and political career.

A biography of the First Lady who, despite her shyness, followed her conscience and devoted her life to helping others and working for peace.