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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: First Ladies Timeline
A timeline of the United States' First Ladies.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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: 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,...