The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Dolley Madison
A biography of one of the best known and best loved First Ladies of the White House, Dolley Madison.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Nancy Reagan
Read a brief biography of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Ladies of the United States
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: u.s. Presidents, First Ladies, Vice Presidents: Selected Images
This chronological archive presents photographs of American presidents. Also includes images of first ladies and vice presidents.
Other
Boston.com: First Ladies' Goals Good for Us Mexico Relations
A look at the joint goals and work of the First Ladies of both Mexico and the United States. Sharing common ground and focus, they are creating a positive relationship between both countries. (April 15, 2010)
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Barbara Bush
Read the story of First Lady Barbara Bush also known as Mrs. George H.W Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Hillary Clinton
Read the story of First Lady Hillary Clinton also known as Mrs. William J. Clinton. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Laura Bush
Read the story of First Lady Laura Bush also known as Mrs. George W. Bush. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Rosalynn Carter
The official White House biography of Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Service
The First Ladies of the United States have a history of being philanthropical towards their passions. Whatever they advocate for, they have committed many years of service throughout the years. Find out some outreach that a few of these...
Library of Congress
Loc: Classroom Materials: Who's That Lady?
This site was designed as a video conference with the national First Ladies Library. It is an entire lesson that culminates in a competition where students try to identify recent first ladies based on their research.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies and Their Aides
From Harrison's presidency, all of the President of the United States' wives have had a wait staff and personal aides. This is a gallery of a few First Ladies and their aides.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Travels
Check out some of the exotic and not-so exotic trips some of the First Ladies of the United States have gone on while their husbands are in office.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Lady's Role in Diplomacy
A gallery of photographs identifying several of the First Ladies immersing themselves into diplomatic situations.
Read Works
Read Works: Martha Washington Creates the Role of First Lady
[Free Registration/Login Required] This essay, borrowed from the full text located at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, provides biographical information about Martha Washington and her role as the First Lady of the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College
A learning module that begins with "First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College" by Barbara Bush, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as...
Read Works
Read Works: First Ladies
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational passage contains biographical information about various first ladies throughout the world. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The First Lady's Blog
Follow First Lady Michelle Obama as she travels to Jordan as part of the international initiative, Let Girls Learn.
The White House
The White House: First Lady Michelle Obama
Offers detailed information about First Lady Michelle Obama including a biography, up to the minute news, speeches and her initiatives.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: First Lady for the Environment
This resource provides information about Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and the efforts she put forth to preserve the environment. Activities, videos, and book recommendation are included.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lou Hoover
Brief biography regarding first lady, Lou Henry Hoover, wife of Herbert Hoover.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield
Biographical information of First Lady Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, wife of James A. Garfield.