first ladies

A biography of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, wife of Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek, who played an important role in the modernization of China. Includes photographs.

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.

Presents the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, who married a president of the United States and became a great humanitarian.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Presents a brief profile of First Lady Laura Bush, her childhood and career as a teacher and librarian, and her focus on education as the wife of the president.