National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library
This site is so interesting to click around in! View biographies and pictures of each First Lady and discover interesting facts on them. Be sure to click on Exhibits for special collections of artifacts and information.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The American Presidency
Compiled by the National Museum of American History, this is a look at the many aspects of the American Presidency! The White House and life inside, a biography of each president, the first ladies, campaign trails, assassinations, and...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt
Biographical information on Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her political work and accomplishments are discussed.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Martha Jefferson
A biography of Martha Jefferson, who died in 1782, many years before Thomas Jefferson became president is given here.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Dolley Madison
The life of Dolly Madison, First Lady, and wife of the fourth President of the United State, James Madison, is documented in the video described on this website.
The White House
The White House: Inside the White House: Decor and Art
Presents official portraits of all Presidents and First Ladies. Each portrait links to biographical information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Speaking Engagements
Take a look at a few of the Presidents' wives donating their time for speaking engagements.
Read Works
Read Works: First Ladies
[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.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Hillary Clinton's Address to the U. N. World Conference on Women
A learning module that begins with "First Lady Hillary Clinton's Address to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women" by First Lady Hillary Clinton, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Eleanor Roosevelt: An Agent of Social Change
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...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Lady Bird Johnson
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Pat Nixon
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Jackie Kennedy
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Rosalynn Carter
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Elizabeth Monroe
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Dolley Madison
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Abigail Adams
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.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Mary Lincoln
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.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: First Lady of the Yukon
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...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nancy Reagan's Children Remember Devotion and Humor
Article reports on the death of former first lady Nancy Reagan and how she was remembered at her recent funeral.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Abigail Adams
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...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter
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...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in the White House
In this lesson plan, students will consider Women in the White House. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. In this lesson, students explore the role and impact of recent First Ladies through...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Women Who Changed the World: Eleanor Roosevelt
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady who was also a noted writer, diplomat, and humanitarian. Additional content includes a video clip of Roosevelt promoting the National Youth Administration...