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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Abigail Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of First Lady Abigail Adams outlines her important roles, both politically and personally, during her husband's administration. Includes a description of her famous "Remember the Ladies" letter, espousing her strong belief...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001 for her work in advocating mental health, Rosalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter. Here you can read about her early life and work as first lady both of...
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Mt. Vernon Ladies Association: President Washington's Inauguration

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the schedule of George Washington on his inauguration day. For each event, a summary, pictures, or a video is included with explanations of that particular event. A transcript of his inauguration speech is provided.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Election of President Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the beginning of Washington's presidency, specifically the election, inauguration, and life on 3 Cherry Street. Also included is an animated video about Washington and the formation of the U.S. Constitution.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Bibliography: Washington, Martha

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides bibliographies of many non-internet sources about Martha Washington. There is also an important link to the White House web site and its page about Martha Washington.
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Read Works

Read Works: First Ladies

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the women leaders of Chile, Sirleaf of Liberia, and Germany. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Martha Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Featured here is biographical information about Martha Jefferson (1748-1782 ), wife of Thomas Jefferson, who died before he became president. You can also find out who filled the role of First Lady for Thomas Jefferson.
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: First Lady of the Yukon

For Students 9th - 10th
Martha Black was an adventurous woman who left a comfortable life in Chicago to live in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. She became the second female Member of Parliament in Canada. This site describes the making of a television...
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Mary Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of Mary Todd Lincoln also known as Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Pat Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Pat Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Jackie Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Jackie Kennedy, wife of President John F. Kennedy. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Rosalynn Carter, wife of President Jimmy Carter. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Elizabeth Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Elizabeth Monroe, wife of President James Monroe. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Abigail Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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The White House

The White House: Inside the White House: Decor and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents official portraits of all Presidents and First Ladies. Each portrait links to biographical information.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Dolley Madison, the fourth First Lady of the United States, is widely remembered as the most lively of the early First Ladies.
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University of Texas at Austin

Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum presents a brief, but thorough biography on Lady Bird Johnson.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first woman to represent a major party in a U.S. presidential election, the first woman to win the Iowa Presidential Caucus, first, First Lady elected to the United States Senate, and the first female...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Martha Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, the first First Lady of the United States.
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New York Times

New York Times: Times Topics: Laura Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This page, updated daily, has numerous news articles about First Lady Laura Bush.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn biographical details about Eleanor Roosevelt who grew up to become one of the most important and beloved First Ladies, authors, reformers, and female leaders of the 20th century.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Eleanor Roosevelt: An Agent of Social Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of an agent of social change as the First Lady of the United States and later as a representative to the United Nations. She helped to create The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which remains...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...

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