first ladies

Close up look at first Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton from her childhood through her college years to the White House.

A brief biography of former first lady and political activist, Eleanor Roosevelt, that traces both her personal and professional life before, during, and after the White House years.

Describes the duties and privileges of the President's wife, known as the First Lady, and profiles Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Pat Nixon, and Lady Bird Johnson.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the First Lady who devoted herself to helping others and working for peace.

A biography of the First Lady, describing her formative years, her early married life, her role as a politician's and then President's wife, and her volunteer work and activism.

Discusses Michelle Obama's journey to the White House, covering her work at a Chicago law firm where she met Barack Obama, establishment of a public service program for the University of Chicago, and role as a mother and First Lady.

Follows the life of Patricia Nixon from childhood to the White House, where she served as first lady during the administration of her husband Richard, the thirty-seventh president of the United States.

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

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.