first ladies

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Martha Washington

2008
A brief biography of former first lady Martha Washington that profiles her childhood and marriage, and describes the events that brought her to the White House and her life after her husband's presidency.

Lady Bird Johnson

2008
A brief biography of former first lady Lady Bird Johnson that profiles her childhood, education, and marriage, and describes the events that brought her to the White House and life after her husband's presidency.

Betty Ford

2008
A brief biography of former first lady Betty Ford that profiles her childhood, education, and support of the ERA, and describes the events that brought her to the White House and her life after her husband's presidency.

Eva Per?n

first lady of the people
2007
An introduction to the life of Eva Peron, the first lady of Argentina from 1946 to 1952, who fought for workers' rights and political power for women.

Eleanor Roosevelt

2002
A biography of the First Lady who, despite her shyness, followed her conscience and devoted her life to helping others and working for peace.

Eleanor Roosevelt

a photo-illustrated biography
1998
Presents the life story of the First Lady who worked for human rights and became known as the First Lady of the World.

Learning about integrity from the life of Eleanor Roosevelt

1999
A brief biography examining the value of integrity in the life of the First Lady who devoted herself to helping others and working for peace.

Dolley Madison

courageous first lady
1999
A biography of the wife of James Madison, focusing on her role as this country's fourth First Lady.

America's first ladies

changing expectations
1998
Traces the evolution of America's First Ladies from the role of White House hostess to that of social and political leader.

Abigail Adams

witness to a revolution
1995
A biography of Abigail Adams with excerpts from her letters to family and friends.

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