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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Laura Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Be Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Step inside Washington's boots in this first-person interactive leadership experience. Players can choose various well-known scenarios where Washington had to deal with crises.
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The White House

The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Service

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies and Their Aides

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Travels

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Pbs Learning Media: First Lady's Role in Diplomacy

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery of photographs identifying several of the First Ladies immersing themselves into diplomatic situations.
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Read Works

Read Works: Martha Washington Creates the Role of First Lady

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[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...
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Common Lit: First Lady Barbara Bush's Commencement Address at Wellesley College

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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The White House

The White House: First Lady Michelle Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers detailed information about First Lady Michelle Obama including a biography, up to the minute news, speeches and her initiatives.
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Read Works

Read Works: First Ladies

For Teachers 5th - 7th
[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...
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Pbs Learning Media: The First Lady's Blog

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow First Lady Michelle Obama as she travels to Jordan as part of the international initiative, Let Girls Learn.
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PBS

Pbs American Experience: The Lady From Montana

For Students 9th - 10th
On March 4, 1917, the 65th Congress convened, with one major difference: the very first congresswoman. Article discusses the political career of Jeannette Rankin.
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Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: George Washington and the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
George Washington was responsible for a lot of firsts for our nation. One such task was to fill the Supreme Court with six justices. Read the following excerpt about this duty and use the chart to see who he nominated and for how long...
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Read Works

Read Works: Leading Lady

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lou Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography regarding first lady, Lou Henry Hoover, wife of Herbert Hoover.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information of First Lady Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, wife of James A. Garfield.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Jacqueline Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The White House provides a biography of Jacqueline Kennedy (1929-1994 CE), the former first lady. Learn about her life in the White House and beyond.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Edith Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site, which is provided for by the White House, you can read a biography of First Lady Edith Wilson, who married the President while he was in office.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her political work and accomplishments are discussed.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Barbara Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Grace Coolidge

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of the wife of Calvin Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge. Discusses her life and influential role in Calvin's politics.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Lady Bird Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.

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