National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Remember the Ladies: The First Ladies
This site provides lesson plans that explore the First Ladies. Covers many aspects of the images and duties expected of the First Ladies. Provides numerous links to photos and other sites with extensive biographical information.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Pat Nixon
The official White House biography of Patricia Nixon. Site provides information on her work and accomplishments as the First Lady. Links to other first ladies, as well as a link to the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation is...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Martha Washington
This article on Martha Washington discusses her first marriage and her role as First Lady during the presidency of her second husband, George Washington.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The First Ladies at the Smithsonian
Fashion to politics, this popular exhibit of the National Museum of American History illustrates the history of the First Ladies.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: First Ladies Timeline
A timeline of the United States' First Ladies.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson
Claudia Johnson, known as "Lady Brid Johnson" was an environmentalist, businesswoman, political activist, and First Lady.
Planet eBooks
Planet E Book: Lady Chatterly's Lover [Pdf]
The complete text of "Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D. H. Lawrence is available here in PDF format. Lady Chatterley's Lover, which was first released in 1928, is 447 pages long.
Planet eBooks
Planet E Book: The Portrait of a Lady [Pdf]
The complete text of "The Portrait of a Lady" by Henry James is available here in PDF format. The Portrait of a Lady, which was first released in 1881, is 837 pages pages long.
Other
Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...
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.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Hillary Rodham Clinton
From the White House, find an official biography of Hillary Clinton, the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate and the first woman elected statewide in New York, as well as the current Secretary of State.
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.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies' Gallery
Here from The White House you can find out about all of the wives of the presidents. Read about their early years, to their lives as wives of a president, and on to their later lives.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Ladies of the United States
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Rosalynn Carter
The official White House biography of Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter.
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.
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...
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