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.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Grace Coolidge
Brief biography of the wife of Calvin Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge. Discusses her life and influential role in Calvin's politics.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Barbara Bush
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
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.
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...
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.
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...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: First Lady Biography: Michelle Obama
A thorough biography of Michelle Obama. Discover where Michelle Robinson was born, her family, her education, career, and life as wife to the President of the United States. Standards based lesson plans featuring passions of the First...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Elizabeth "Betty" Ford, First Lady
Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...
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.
The White House
The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: First Lady Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt
Enjoy a wealth of information about the life and careers of the remarkable Eleanor Roosevelt. In addition to a concise biography, the site also includes lesson plans which reference Roosevelt and a timeline of events which took place in...
Other
Usps: Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song
Celebrate Black Heritage Month by studying this extraordinary vocalist who transcended a troubled childhood to become an American treasure. Create a musical timeline of the noteworthy events in Ella's life. Explore her sensational lyrics...
Library of Congress
Loc: First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald
This article about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald explores major moments in the jazz singer's career.
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.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Jacqueline Kennedy
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.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Edith Wilson
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady, Diplomat, and Activist
In this lesson, students will explore Eleanor Roosevelt's many national and international contributions. They will learn how Eleanor Roosevelt used her positions as First Lady and United Nations diplomat to ensure that the powerless had...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Betty Ford
Read the story of First Lady Betty Ford also known as Mrs. Gerald Ford. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Nancy Reagan
Read the story of First Lady Nancy Reagan also known as Mrs. Ronald Reagan. 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.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Fdr: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady
This site from the Miller Center of Public Affairs gives a detailed biography of the life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The page also provides links to the biography of her husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as well as his Cabinet...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Michelle Obama Visits First Lady of Japan, Akie Abe
In an event at the Iikura Guest House in Tokyo, First Lady Michelle Obama met with Akie Abe, the First Lady of Japan, to launch the international Let Girls Learn initiative.